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What is achilles paratenonitis from?
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Usually activity: Paratenonitis (inflammation in the paratenon, which surrounds the tendon) usually happens in younger active individuals from overuse. Tight gastrocs can also play a role.
Answered 10/18/2016
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It is a form : Of injury to the tendon so anything can really cause it, any stress or strain on the tendon.
Answered 10/22/2019
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