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I have a very weak achilles tendon and is very painful, what exercises can i do to help strengthen it?
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Need a diagnosis: A "tendon" is rarely "weak." if the muscles that form the achilles (gastrocnemius and soleus) are weak a physical therapy program can be of benefit.
Answered 1/4/2014
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