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What is an Achilles tear and how do I treat it?
An Achilles tear, or more commonly know as a rupture, is when the tendon connecting your calf to your heel tears or ruptures. This can be a full tear which may require surgery, or a minor tear that can be treated nonsurgical. Go here for more info on treatment http://www.emedicinehealth.com/achilles_tendon_rupture/page5_em.htm
Is your Achilles located on your foot?
Achilles often means the Achilles tendon, at the back of the heel.
How do you know if the Achilles is cut or just torn?
Patients who experience a tear to the Achilles tendon often report hearing a popping or clicking sound at the time the tear occurs. It often feels as though you have been hit in the back of the leg. A partial tear may cause mild or no symptoms at all. Even with more significant tears there may be no pain or symptoms present at the time the injury occurs. The symptoms listed below can happen right when the tendon is torn or they may begin to occur later on.
What is the point of Achilles's discussion with his mother Thetis?
Achilles often spoke to Thetis to request something of his goddess mother which was usually granted to him by her.
What is the relationship of tendons and Achilles tendons?
There are tendons all over the body.In our legs arms hands etc.The Achilles tendon runs down the back of yourleg from just below calf into the heel, hence an 'achilles heel' tendon problem.Soccer players often get achilles heel injuries.
How do I treat a tear in my Achilles tendon?
My first advice would be to consult your doctor. Depending on the degree of tear, surgery might be required. The Achilles tendon is a marvelous piece of equipment your body possesses. The Achilles can sustain a tear, and if stretched lightly to keep it from becoming too taught, a period of rest may be all you need. if left untreated to will compensate by the rest of the tendons and ligaments around the ankle joint becoming "locked" evolution has told your body to protect you feet and ankles, for survival. Scar tissue may form around the injured area, causing it to become "splinted" proper light stretching may help to reduce any resulting stiffness.
List of some famous athletes injuries?
Kobe Bryant - torn Achilles tendon Serena Williams - knee injury Michael Jordan - broken foot Neymar Jr. - fractured vertebra Peyton Manning - neck injury Lindsey Vonn - ACL tear Derek Jeter - fractured ankle Kevin Durant - Achilles tendon tear
How is the term Achilles heel use today?
The term Achilles heel comes from the legend of Achilles, who was invincible in his body everywhere except his heel, after he was dipped into the river Styx. The term is used to describe a weakness, often a specific one, or a unique one. It can be physical or mental.
How often do you need to replace slingshot bands?
Not often if there tarting to wear and tear you should replace them.
What Greek hero defeated Hector in front of the walls of Troy?
Achilles
Are often referred to as the invisible minority?
White males.
How did Odysseus kill Achilles?
Odysseus did not kill Achilles. Paris killed Achilles.
