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Vermaelen returns as expected next month following a long-term achilles injury.
The Guardian World News Paul Doyle 2011
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In his first game back after a long-term achilles injury, the Bulldogs skipper's match was considered a success after he managed 36 minutes of game time in the first half against North
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The St James 'Park physiotherapy team accepted that their efforts to minimise the effects of the 33-year-old's long-term achilles tendon trouble were being undermined by the board's refusal to even discuss offering the Australian a one-year extension to his deal, which expires in June.
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The achilles is a ropelike band of tissue, which connects the calf muscle to the heel on each side, and is crucial for walking, running and jumping.
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On the subject of globalization, 'achilles' writes
Comment of the Week, 2003-06-12, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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In addition, a properly prescribed and designed ski boot orthotic can further stabilize the foot and prevent injuries especially in the presence of a pre-existing foot problem such as achilles tendinitis, ankle instability, plantar fasciitis and heel pain and other foot disorders.
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On the subject of globalization, 'achilles' writes There is a burgeoning movement that seeks to blame rising unemployment in the United States on the "export" of jobs to cheaper lands overseas.
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I left my leg out and blocked a shot the other day and it clipped my achilles which is still a bit tender.
unknown title 2009
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I wound up clipping that small bull in the achilles tendon.
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I wound up clipping that small bull in the achilles tendon.
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