Achilles tendon – structure, injuries, and treatment. Learn more!

The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body. It enables proper movement, dynamic motion, and shock absorption. Despite its strength, it has poor blood supply, which increases the risk of injury – especially during sudden or intense physical activity. What are the most common injuries? Where is the Achilles tendon located? Is non-surgical treatment of a torn Achilles tendon possible? What home remedies work for Achilles tendonitis?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter - dietitian. She completed her bachelor's degree in sports dietetics at the Academy of Physical Education in Poznań, while her master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy - at the UP in Poznań. She treats the principles of healthy eating primarily as valuable tips, not rigorous regulations, that must be strictly followed. Privately, she is passionate about photography, which cannot imagine life without books.