[header] How to identify achilles tendinitis [title] Be aware of your risk for achilles tendinitis. [step] Any person can get achilles tendinitis, but doctors know that certain factors can increase your risk of having problems with this condition. Being aware of your risk can help you recognize and treat it effectively. 
[substeps] Middle-aged people are most likely to suffer from achilles tendinitis. Physical factors such as flat arches, obesity, and tight calf muscles can put more strain on your achilles tendon and cause tendinitis.