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Achilles tendinitis is caused by inflammation of the tissue surrounding the tendon or by degenerative changes/injuries to the tendon.
Achilles tendinitis is often diagnosed in patients in the following situations:
- Starting training too quickly after a layoff
- Rapid increase in mileage or speed
- Addition of hills or stairs to program
- Trauma or injury during training
- Overuse
- Achilles tendinosis is usually seen in OLDER patients and associated with:
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
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