The Achilles tendon, located at the back of the leg (connecting the calf muscle to the calcaneus), is the thickest tendon in the human body and can withstand very high tensile forces. Despite its robustness, it is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the lower limbs. Injuries to this tendon usually occur as a result of an acceleration mechanism where the hip and knee extend (leg back from the center of the body), and the Achilles tendon stretches rapidly due to a sudden increase in the ankle's range of motion (dorsiflexion), causing a rupture. In addition to this mechanism, these injuries can also be caused by rapid changes of direction (especially crossing), jumps and landings, or direct impact on the tendon. Due to the nature of these injuries, Achilles tendon ruptures are often reported in multidirectional or jumping sports, where numerous high-intensity actions are present. They occur mainly in individuals who rarely take part in sporting activities, alternating periods of inactivity with intense physical activity (e.g. soccer, basketball, tennis), commonly known as “weekend athletes”. These patients generally present with a weak overall condition of the tendon (often associated with reduced mobility, weakness, impaired quality of movement and general deconditioning).