Achilles tendinitis
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Tendinitis of the heel Prevention Prevention is very important in this disease. Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will help reduce the risk of tendinitis. Overusing a weak or tight Achilles tendon is a set-up for tendinitis.
Review Date: 09/21/2006  advertisement
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