Achilles Tendon Injuries in Women's Gymnastics

Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports at the Olympics—it’s also one of the most physically challenging. Multiple female gymnasts like Kayla DiCello and Skye Blakely have recently injured their Achilles tendons, forcing them to put their careers on hold.

As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in feet and ankles, Dr. Amar Patel from Saint Luke’s Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists has seen this injury many times. Watch to find out why female gymnasts in particular have a heightened risk of Achilles tendon injuries.