At Goldsmith Podiatry, we know many Jets fans among our Manhattan patients. Those watching the recent game against the Buffalo Bills were horrified to witness star quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s debut season with the team come to a quick end after a sack by Leonard Floyd resulted in a tear in the Achilles tendon of Rodgers’s left leg. Learn more about what causes Achilles tendonitis and how to prevent injury.
Read MoreThe Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects the muscle of the calf to the heel bone. It enables the heel to lift off the ground when you walk. Although it’s a strong tendon, when a sudden and extreme force is exerted on the tendon causing it to overstretch, a tear or complete rupture can occur.
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