New Delhi, March 17 -- The Achilles Tendon is the most crucial tendon that is required for any kind of movement. It is a band of tissue, that is fibrous in nature, and it links the muscles of your calf to your heel. There are various ways to help heal a ruptured Achilles Tendon, besides surgery. Changing your activities, or wearing a walking cast, as well as icing, can help with the pain.

Health Shots got in touch with physiotherapist and a sports rehabilitation specialist Dr Sourabh Sane to understand the causes of Achilles Tendon and how to rectify it.

What is Achilles Tendon?

The Achilles tendon, named after the Greek warrior Achilles whose only weakness was his heel, is the thickest tendon in the human body. "It runs down the back ...