Who is affected by Achilles tendinopathy or rupture
Achilles tendinopathy is likely to occur in men older than 30, and small tears in the tendon (tendinosis) are common among people older than 35 who continue activities that result in repeated stress on the Achilles tendon.1 These activities include sports, especially running.
Most Achilles tendon ruptures
occur in people 30 to 50 years old who are recreational athletes ("weekend warriors"). A rupture is most common in basketball, racket sports (such as tennis), soccer, and softball.2 Achilles tendon ruptures can also happen in older adults, for example, when they overstretch while reaching for something.
If high cholesterol runs in your family, you have a higher risk of Achilles tendon pain and problems.3
| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW | Last Updated: January 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics | |
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