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The tendinous portion of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles merge to form the Achilles tendon, which is the largest
and strongest in the body, but one of the most frequently injured. Here we assess the management options for patients with
chronic Achilles tendinopathy
DTB Published 09 August 2012
Stress fractures occur mostly in track and distance runners, athletes who take part in field sports, gymnasts, dancers,
and military recruits
BMJ Published 24 April 2012
Tennis elbow is a tendinopathy of the common extensor origin of the lateral elbow. Cortisone injections are harmful
in the longer term and are no longer recommended in most cases
BMJ Published 9 Feb 2012
Endurance sports are increasingly popular with over 500 000 participants in marathon running events in 2010.
BJSM Published 26 September 2011
BMJ Learning module
BMJ Learning module
BMJ Learning module
BMJ Learning module