09/02/2026
👀 Hint: It’s the strongest tendon in your body and can handle forces of up to 10 times your body weight during running.
💡Answer:
The Achilles tendon!
It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and helps you walk, run, jump, and push off the ground. Despite being incredibly strong, it can become irritated or tear when overloaded.
📞 Do you suffer from Achilles pain? Contact us at 250-826-7300 to book an initial assessment with one of our mobile physiotherapists.