When the tendon gets inflamed it is known as tendonitis, and when the tendons are being overused, It can lead to some small tears in the collagen that surronds the tendon which can cause some weakening of the tendon. It can also be associated with rheumatoid arthritis. There is generally a swelling in a region [...]
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The Achilles tendon is the large rope-like band of connective tissue you can feel behind your foot. If it gets irritated, it swells and is called tendonitis. It happens mostly with overuse or a surge in physical activity and is common in athletes and runners in particular. Symptoms range from mild to pronounced discomfort, and [...]
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