In athletes, particularly runners, repetitive overloading of the Achilles Tendon leads to micro tears. If there is inadequate time to heal, the tendon becomes weakened and disorganized. This is also known as being tendinopathic. If the athlete pushes through the pain and continues training, the natural progression is to go from:
Image One: Achilles Teninopathy Image Two: Small Inter-Substance Tears
Image Three: Large Partial Thickness Tears Image Four: Rupture of the Achilles Tendon
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Inspired by: Kobe Bryant & DeMarcus Cousins achilles tendon injuries.
