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B. Achilles Tendinitis Inflammation of the tendon and its sheath may occur with athletic injuries as well as everyday activities Clinical Insidious onset of progression of pain and stiffness May start as stiffness only following running Painful resisted single toe raises Gastroc and soleus tightness on exam May have tendon defects if partial rupture Tenderness localized to tendon only Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version