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Achilles Tendinitis. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the back of the heel. Achilles tendinitis is a common injury that makes the tendon swell, stretch, or tear.PubMed Health Glossary. (Source: NIH-National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases).Part of: Achilles Tendon Injuries, Tendinitis.chilles Tendinitis. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the back of the heel. Achilles tendinitis is a common injury that makes the tendon swell, stretch, or tear. PubMed Health Glossary.
Your Achilles tendon is a fibrous band of tissue that links the muscles in your calf to your heel. Its strength and flexibility are important for jumping, running, and walking. Your Achilles tendon withstands a lot of stress and pressure during everyday activities, as well as during athletic and recreational play.ymptoms of tendon injuries include: Thickening of your tendon. Pain down the back of your leg or near your heel. Pain that gets worse when you're active. A stiff, sore Achilles tendon when you first get up. Pain in the tendon the day after a workout. Swelling with pain that gets worse as you're active during the day.