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A member asked:
What can i do to take care of my achilles tendon injury? i can't put any weight on it without pain.
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Immobilize : It sounds severe if you can't put weight on it. You need crutches, and see specialist. It could be ruptured. Ice, compression, and elevation will relieve pain.
Answered 1/6/2013
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