NBA players’ Achilles tendon tears are linked to increased playing time: study

A new study found a pattern among NBA players who suffered Achilles tendon ruptures: They logged more minutes of play in the 10 to 15 games just before their season-ending injuries.

It’s one of basketball’s most serious injuries, a twist of fate that in a second can dash the dreams of fans and players alike: an Achilles tendon rupture.

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