Tennis Injuries ( 6 Pages of Injuries)
Achilles tendon injuries:
The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. This is the tendon that is just below the skin at the back of the ankle.
Tendons and muscles of the calf or Achilles can result from an overload from pushing off with the foot while the leg is fully extended. Overuse of the tendon can produce Achilles tendonitis, involving painful inflammation. In severe cases, the Achilles tendon can rupture, producing a sudden snap. The injury requires casting and sometimes surgery. Tearing of calf muscles is also common and will result in avoidance of athletic activity.
