Achilles Tendon Rupture: Prevention

To prevent Achilles tendon rupture, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Incorrect footwear
  • Lack of training condition or incorrect training.
  • Sports with sprints and rapid deceleration as in squash, etc.
  • Overexertion

Other risk factors

  • Immobilization
  • Poor substrate

Medication

Preventive measures

  • Adequate treatment of known metabolic diseases
  • Adequate training program
  • Adequate sports practice