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Patient Education Library

Welcome to Paula Dillon Mays Therapy Clinics'  Patient Education Library, "What Hurts You".

Below, please find our comprehensive list of resources and educational materials designed to help teach you about any orthopedic condition you may face or treatment you may undergo. To view the conditions, hover your mouse over the appropriate body part and click. Choose the body part and then Click on the condition name on the right to see the condition's video or read more about the condition.

Of course, if you have any questions or concerns regarding any condition or treatment, please feel free to contact our office. To contact the office, click here.

  
 

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Achilles Tendon Tear and Repair

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The Achilles tendon is the most powerful tendon in the human body.  Tendons are strong tissues that connect muscles to bone.  The Achilles tendon is located in the lower back part of the leg and works with the calf muscles to provide forceful foot movements.  Achilles Tendon Ruptures most commonly occur as a result of sports injuries from activities such as basketball, football, or tennis.  They can also result from a condition called Achilles tendonitis.  Individuals with Achilles tendonitis have weakened and inflamed tendons that are susceptible to injury.

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This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.

The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Author Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. This content complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on February 10th, 2011.

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