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By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com Guide to Physical Therapy since 2005

The Achilles Tendon

Monday April 18, 2005
The Achilles tendon is the name of the thick fibrous band that attaches the calf muscle, or the gastrocnemius muscle, to the heel bone. It is one of the thickest tendons in the body. Due to the amount of strain that we put on our Achilles tendon during activity, it is especially susceptible to injury. Stretching before exercising and not overdoing workouts are two important ways to prevent Achilles tendon injuries. Read this article to learn more about the Achilles tendon.

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