Achilles Tendon Rupture by https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9 A Common Injury in Basketball en-us 2023-09-13 07:58:47 UTC 2023-09-15 14:21:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f915.png What is Achilles Tendon Rupture? 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701666940 2023-09-13 08:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701666940 What Are the Common Symptoms? 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701671082
  • The feeling of having been kicked in the calf
  • Pain, possibly severe, and swelling near the heel
  • An inability to bend the foot downward or "push off" the injured leg when walking
  • An inability to stand on the toes on the injured leg
  • A popping or snapping sound when the injury occurs

    • ]]>     2023-09-13 08:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701671082     1. Increased Intensity of Sport Participation 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701675970 2023-09-13 08:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701675970 2. Falling from a Height 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701679218 2023-09-13 08:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701679218 3. Stepping into a Hole 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701684594 2023-09-13 08:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701684594 1. Age 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701694459 The peak age for Achilles tendon rupture is 30 to 40.]]> 2023-09-13 08:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701694459 2. Sex 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701712976 Achilles tendon rupture is up to five times more likely to occur in men than in women.]]> 2023-09-13 08:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701712976 3. Recreational Sports 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701721993 Achilles tendon injuries occur more often during sports that involve running, jumping, and sudden starts and stops — such as soccer, basketball and tennis.]]> 2023-09-13 08:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701721993 4. Steroid Injections 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701725844 Doctors sometimes inject steroids into an ankle joint to reduce pain and inflammation. However, this medication can weaken nearby tendons and has been associated with Achilles tendon ruptures.]]> 2023-09-13 09:00:31 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701725844 5. Obesity 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701728606 Excess weight puts more strain on the tendon.]]> 2023-09-13 09:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701728606 What do you think about Achilles Tendon Rupture? 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701731462 2023-09-13 09:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701731462 Stretch Calf Muscles 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701734599 Stretch your calf until you feel a noticeable pull but not pain. Don't bounce during a stretch.]]> 2023-09-13 09:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701734599 Strengthen Calf Muscles 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701739512 Calf-strengthening exercises can also help the muscle and tendon absorb more force and prevent injury.]]> 2023-09-13 09:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701739512 Choose Running Surfaces Carefully 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701741969 Avoid or limit running on hard or slippery surfaces. Dress properly for cold-weather training, and wear well-fitting athletic shoes with proper cushioning in the heels.]]> 2023-09-13 09:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701741969 Increase Training Intensity Slowly 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701747436 Achilles tendon injuries commonly occur after an abrupt increase in training intensity. Increase the distance, duration and frequency of your training by no more than 10 percent weekly.]]> 2023-09-13 09:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701747436 Reference Links: 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701750089 2023-09-13 09:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2701750089 Classwork: 19227701 https://padlet.com/19227701/2mlg2u1gjlxhbkg9/wish/2706006994
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