Introduction Achilles Tendon injuries are common in elite track and field (T&F) accounting for 3.7% of all injuries in 13 international athletics championships (Fedderman, 2014). Achilles Tendinopathy ...

One study found that acute and chronic Achilles tendon pathology is estimated to be responsible for as much as 50% of all sports-related injuries. The injury is most commonly due to overuse or a ...