Signs and symptoms
... Pain and swelling near your heel and an inability to bend your foot downward or walk normally signal that you may have ruptured your Achilles tendon. If you''ve ruptured the tendon completely, you won...

Causes
... Achilles tendon injuries result from repeated stress on the tendon, which may be caused or aggravated by: Overuse Running on hills and hard surfaces Poor stretching habits Tight calf muscles Weak calf...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you experience persistent pain near the back of your heel or in the area of your Achilles tendon, and especially if the pain doesn''t greatly improve within one to two weeks despite...

Screening and diagnosis
... To diagnose Achilles tendon problems, your doctor will likely ask questions about your physical activities and perform an examination of your feet, ankles and legs. If it''s clear that your Achilles t...