The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the entire body. It connects the Gastrocnemius muscle to the Calcaneus or the heel bone. This tendon is what allows the foot to extend and point the toes to the ground. This tendon is very useful for everyday tasks like walking, running, and jumping. Even though it is used often the tendon is commonly injured. One type of Achilles injury is an Achilles rupture or tear. This occurs when the tendon is overstretch and the tendon either partially or completely tears. Most of the time an Achilles tear is spontaneous but other times it could be a result of Achilles tendonitis. When the Achilles ruptures there is a sudden snap in the back of the heel followed by intense pain. If the Achilles
