Who is affected by Achilles tendinopathy or rupture

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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSWLast Updated: January 30, 2007
Medical Review: Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics

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