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Mini-Quiz: Achilles Tendon Injuries

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What can cause your Achilles tendon to become inflamed?
Excessive activity where you are using the tendonThat is correct. You understand about Achilles tendon problems. Sleeping too long in one positionSorry, not correct. Try another button. Taking a shower when the water is too hot on the tendonGood try, but not right. Select another answer.
What can cause micro-tears of the Achilles tendon?
Having your foot fall asleepOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Wearing comfortable shoesSorry, not correct. Try another button. Playing basketball when not in shape or warmed upCorrect. You know about health issue.
What should you do if you feel your Achilles tendon "pop"?
Continue to exercise to see if it will "unpop"Good try, but not right. Select another answer. Stop exercising and go to a doctor soonThat is correct. You understand about Achilles tendon problems. Modify your workout so that you will not feel the "popping" muchOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in being Healthy. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.

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Achilles Tendon Problems – From WebMD

Achilles tendonitis treatment – From Sports Injury Bulletin

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