Achilles Tendon Injuries DVD - Common Orthopedic Injury Series V1. This one-hour program is part of the 5 DVD Common Injury Series, which is designed to show advanced injury assessment and treatment techniques for the 5 most common orthopedic injuries a practitioner will see: Subscapularis, Tennis Elbow, Lateral Ankle Sprain, Patella Tendonitis and Achilles Tendonitis. This program focuses on Achilles tendon injuries. Dr. Benjamin: Describes the relevant anatomy and teaches the practitioner how to find and precisely palpate the many commonly injured areas of the tendon, Teaches the assessment tests and how to evaluate them, Provides a theoretical understanding of the cause of the injury, its assessment and treatment, and Demonstrates hands-on treatment techniques and appropriate therapeutic exercises. After watching and studying this program, practitioners can successfully assess and treat all of the areas of the Achilles tendon that are commonly injured. This program is good for massage therapists, occupational / physical therapists, personal trainers / strength coaches, medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors, and physician assistants.