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Can a person with a totally torn Achilles tendon still be able to move his leg?
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Why does my Achilles tendon still hurt?
Tendons are slow to heal because they aren't very well supplied with blood vessels.
Why do I still get a slight limp in one leg after an Achilles tendon injury?
Tendons when healed are very 'tight', and need to stretch. So walking exercising the tendon will allow it to slowly stretch, and thereby the limp or pain will slowly releave.
After Achilles killed Hector did Achilles still fight?
Yes, he did.
Can you play sports after you rupture your Achilles tendon?
A rupture is a cramp , dislocation or over stretching of a particular muscle which can lead to one or more results depending upon the muscle type. It can lead to - > Getting stuck in between two muscles which results in swelling due to pressure, pains and minimal locomotion in that area. > It can contract , as our body reaction to intense pressure in that area . But if it stays so for a long time, it hampers blood flow , known as a cramp and can be severe. A rupture to the Achilles tendon, which is the tendon located in our heel, joining the fore ligaments of the lower part of the leg to the auxiliary muscles joining the feet joints. Achilles tendon is used in many sports like football ,gymnastics ,tennis ,table tennis etc and such sports involving rapid movements cannot or will be difficult to play with a ruptured tendon. However, games like swimming can still be played since they require minimal of the heel muscles.
If a person is totally depending on life support can they still recover?
There is still a chance if they're not considered "brain dead."
Who is considered a dependent?
A person who is under 18 or an adult still supported totally by the parents.
What is the meaning of the statement Achilles absent was Achilles still?
it means that although Achilles is not present, his presence is still felt through his influence on those who are. Achilles makes this statement to Hector after mortally wounding him to avenge his friend, Patroclus, whom Hector had killed while Patroclus wore Achilles armor. Achilles was not present in battle when Hector killed his friend, yet Achilles influenced the battle and Hector should have known that Achilles would avenge the act and kill Hector. Save
Does Achilles have a Latin name?
Because Achilles is a proper name, and a well established one because of his fame, I think it still would have been pronounced Achilles. But I'm not completely sure.
Achilles tendinitis?
DefinitionAchilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel).Alternative NamesTendinitis of the heelCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThere are two large muscles in the calf: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing off with the foot or going up on the toes. The large Achilles tendon connects these muscles to the heel.These are important muscles for walking. This tendon can become inflamed, most commonly as a result of overuse or arthritis, although inflammation can also be associated with trauma and infection.Tendinitis due to overuse is most common in younger individuals and can occur in walkers, runners, or other athletes, especially in sports like basketball that involve jumping. Jumping places a large amount of stress on the Achilles tendon.Tendinitis from arthritis is more common in the middle-aged and elderly population.SymptomsSymptoms usually include pain in the heel when walking or running. The tendon is usually painful to touch and the skin over the tendon may be swollen and warm.Signs and testsThe doctor will perform a physical exam and look for tenderness along the tendon and for pain in the area of the tendon when you stand on your toes.Imaging studies can also be helpful. X-rays can help diagnose arthritis, and an MRI will show inflammation in the tendon.TreatmentTreatment usually involves:IceNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofenRestPhysical therapyYou should limit any activities that make the symptoms worse.Occasionally, a cast, brace, or boot may be used to keep the heel still and allow the swelling to go down.If these treatments fail to improve symptoms, surgery may be needed to remove inflamed tissue and abnormal areas of the tendon.Expectations (prognosis)Conservative therapy usually helps improve symptoms. However, symptoms may return if activities that cause the pain are not limited, or if the strength and flexibility of the tendon is not maintained.Surgery, if needed, has been shown to be very effective in improving pain symptoms.ComplicationsAchilles tendinitis may make you more likely to have an Achilles rupture. This condition usually causes a sharp pain, like someone hit you in the back of the heel with a stick. Surgical repair is necessary, but difficult because the tendon is not normal.Calling your health care providerIf you have pain in the heel around the Achilles tendon that is worse with activity, contact your health care provider for evaluation and possible treatment for tendinitis.PreventionPrevention is very important in this disease. Maintaining strength and flexibility in the muscles of the calf will help reduce the risk of tendinitis. Overusing a weak or tight Achilles tendon makes you more likely to develop tendinitis.
Who is considered a dependant child?
A person who is under 18 or an adult still supported totally by the parents.
Where does the term Achilles' heel come from?
Achilles comes from the town of "ep-shared" (pronounced- (ep- share-ed) from which his mother was forced away from the home for the villagers were trying to kill Achilles because of his beauty. ( hope u like the info)
What happened to the Greeks after Achilles quit the fight?
Achilles is a tragically flawed character whose â??Achilles heelâ?? was actually his pride. After receiving what he believed to be a blow to his pride, Achilles vowed to end his battle. After he vowed to no longer fight, he asked his mother to make a plea to Zeus to make sure the Greeks would still win.
