
09/24/2025
The Achilles tendon, named after a hero in Greek mythology, does a pretty heroic job of helping you move every day. Its strength and flexibility are important for jumping, running, and walking.
Nonetheless, the Achilles tendon can rupture when it gets stretched beyond its capacity. Any activity or sport that involves movements (e.g., sudden pivots, starts, and stops) that put stress on the Achilles tendon can lead to a rupture.
If you have sharp or severe pain in the back of the ankle near your heel, a feeling like you got kicked in the calf, and difficulty bending your foot forward, book a visit with one of our experts here at the Foot & Ankle Institute of New England. Waiting to seek treatment for an Achilles tendon rupture can put you at risk for balance problems, altered gait, mobility issues, and permanent disability.
Call our location near you now:
📞 Warwick, RI - (401) 738-7750
📞 Middletown, RI - (401) 217-4444
📞 Dartmouth, MA - (508) 679-3700
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