Achilles Tendonitis Treatment - Manahawkin, Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, NJ <br />Patient discusses Achilles Tendonitis Treatment by Dr. Eric Baskin of Stafford Orthopedics. <br /> http://www.manahawkinfootdoctor.com <br />The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. It also is the most frequently ruptured tendon, usually as a result of a sports injury. Both professional and weekend athletes may suffer from Achilles tendonitis, a common overuse injury and inflammation of the tendon. <br /><br />Events that can cause Achilles tendonitis may include: <br />• Hill running or stair climbing. <br />• Overuse, stemming from the natural lack of flexibility in the calf muscles. <br />• Rapidly increasing mileage or speed when walking, jogging, or running. <br />• Starting up too quickly after a layoff in exercise or sports activity, without adequately stretching and warming up the foot. <br />• Trauma caused by sudden and/or hard contraction of the calf muscles when p
