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	Foot Problems
	You are in Foot Problems > Vascular Problems.  Featured topics include: Acrocyanosis  •   Alcoholic Neuropathy  •   Chilblains (cold feet)  •   Erythromelalgia  •   Ischemic Foot  •   Neuroma  •   Spasms  •   Venous Stasis Vascular/Nerve Problems Acrocyanosis Alcoholic Neuropathy Chilblains (cold feet) Erythromelalgia Ischemic Foot Neuroma Spasms Venous Stasis Copyright ©2010 Officite The strongest and largest tendon, the Achilles tendon connects muscles in the lower leg with the heel bone. Sports that tighten the calf muscles, such as basketball, running and high-jumping can overstress this tendon and cause a strain (Achilles tendinitis) or a rupture. A direct blow to the foot, ankle, or calf can also cause it.