Burden and risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy in the military population from 2006 to 2015. A retrospective cohort study.

AT was ubiquitous in the US military, with a progressive increase in prevalence during the study epoch. There were multiple associated factors identified, to include sex, age, rank, military occupation, and service branch. These findings highlight both the need for prophylactic interventions and identification of the populations with the greatest need.