How your Achilles tendon can throw you off your stride

Recognising when you're at risk for Achilles tendonitis and knowing how to prevent it can keep you walking, running and exercising without pain. — Dreamstime/TNS

The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.

This tendon is used when walking, running, jumping or pushing up on your toes.