Why So Many Achilles Tendon Injuries?
It is not yet known why the Achilles tendon is especially susceptible to degeneration. Some believe that it may be due to the whipping action or bowstring effect caused by ankle pronation, some believe it is the Achilles tendon’s relatively weak blood supply, and some believe that it may be the combination and frequency of eccentric shortening when the heel hits the ground followed rapidly by concentric contraction when the toes push off. The above information was provided courtesy of www.AchillesTendon.
