The Achilles tendon is the thick strong tendon at the back of the ankle. Pain in the Achilles tendon is a common complaint amongst runners and sports people, even those who do not participate in ...

The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body, located at the back of the ankle. It attaches the two calf muscles (the Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heel bone (Calcaneus). Its ...