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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.
The Achilles tendon also becomes stiffer as we age, which is why Achilles injuries are especially common in older runners. In addition to age, a forefoot landing style is also commonly seen in Achilles injury sufferers, as this landing style puts tremendous eccentric strain on the Achilles tendon.