Achilles tendon disorders are often found to be prevalent in sportsperson. Achilles tendon disorders are usually caused by a sudden surge in repetitive activity which involves Achilles tendons. Achilles tendonitis and tendinosis are common amongst the track and field athletes or high impact sports such as badminton and tennis. Athletes are at considerable risk for developing ailments of Achilles tendon. Achilles Tendonitis and tendinosis are also seen in the physical laborers.
Sometimes Achilles tendon disorders are also found in “Weekend Warriors”; the people who are not conditioned for prolonged physical activity but participate in such an activity very infrequently. Achilles tendon disorders are uncommon in most non-athletes. However, they are prevalent in elderly and people with a sedentary lifestyle. Overweight people who start exercise regimen in the middle age can also inflict…
