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  • Vermaelen returns as expected next month following a long-term achilles injury.

    The Guardian World News Paul Doyle 2011

  • 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

    AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories 2010

  • 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.

    Sport news, comment and results | guardian.co.uk 2009

  • 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.

    The Guardian World News 2011

  • On the subject of globalization, 'achilles' writes

    Comment of the Week, 2003-06-12, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

  • 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.

    Dr. Rock Positano: Skiers, Beware! 2008

  • 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.

    EconLog: June 2003 Archives 2003

  • 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

  • I wound up clipping that small bull in the achilles tendon.

    best caliber for 600+ yard shots 2009

  • I wound up clipping that small bull in the achilles tendon.

    best caliber for 600+ yard shots 2009

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