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Oct 2023
10m 25s

My Poor Achilles

MEDGEEKS
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In this podcast episode, we will discuss Achilles tendinopathy, which is a common injury that affects runners, athletes and anyone who decides to start a new workout regimen and doesn’t wear the proper footwear.

The Achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the calf muscle and the heel bone. Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury of this tendon. Some treatments include rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Join Dr. Niket Sonpal helps walk us through this painful injury.

October 9, 2023

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