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Achilles tendon injuries are on the rise. Experts explain the reasons why

Achilles ruptures have risen notably among men aged 35-50 and NBA players during 2025 playoffs, driven by age-related degeneration and high-impact movements, experts said.

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By Matt Villano, CNN (CNN) — In the middle of an intense workout, Kristina Lazzaro stepped back and heard a sound like a cork coming out of a bottle of champagne. The 35-year-old Buffalo, New York, resident was doing a partner workout at her local gym, pushing herself to finish strong on a shuttle run in which runners sprint from one line to another and back. Lazzaro exploded off the first line. Arms pumping, she dashed 10 yards across the gym t…

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Achilles tendon injuries are on the rise. Experts explain the reasons why

Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years. Experts explain your treatment options.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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