Did you know that whilst running, the loads placed on the achilles tendon on each step is 7-8 times the body weight? Therefore, a woman who weighs 63.5 kg or 10 stone (140 lbs) that is approximately 450 kg 1000lbs or 70 stones on the Achilles tendon with each and every stride. It is clearContinueContinue reading “Why is Achilles Tendonitis Common in Runners & How Can Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy Help?”
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