Achilles tendon injuries in professional sports
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Experts cite overuse in spate of Achilles injuries in NBA
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Achilles tendon injuries have become all-too-familiar headlines in professional sports.
Medical experts attribute these injuries to overuse and accidental circumstances.
Some injuries happen by chance, often from explosive movements, such as layups, that result in too much force for the body.
Expert: Many athletes who have Achilles ruptures have never had an injury to that leg before.
Athletes playing through injury and not getting enough recovery, experts say.
Athletes need to be mindful of discomfort and pain to prevent further, catastrophic injuries.
Stretching, especially hamstrings and calves, along with solid and supportive footwear can help avoid injuries.
Experts say it's important to rest star players and not overuse them during playoffs.
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