For people with pain in the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel, recovery can be slow and unpredictable. Even with the best available therapy, many continue to ...

Nothing stops a runner in their tracks like a throbbing knee or an aching shin. Most runners have experienced pain at one time or another, typically from trying to do too much without a proper ...

An Achilles tendon tear or rupture usually occurs during sports or activities that include running and jumping, or less commonly with trauma such as a slip and fall. Most patients report their first ...

If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia. Ever since the ...

Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years.

Healthcare professionals use the Achilles tendon rupture test to identify an Achilles tendon tear. The test involves observing foot movement during a physical examination. The Achilles tendon connects ...

SCENARIOS. SIERRA GARRISON WAS PLAYING FLAG FOOTBALL LAST SPRING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS, YOU KNOW, BACKPEDALING AND I WENT TO EXPLODE FORWARD. AND THEN IT JUST MY CLEAT GOT CAUGHT IN A HOLE. SO I ...

I think we can all agree that running is a relatively low-risk sport. There are minimal hazards, no dangerous equipment, and no contact with other people or players to worry about – and yet, nearly ...

The Achilles tendon, which is the largest tendon in your body, connects your calf muscles to your heel. This tendon is in action with every step you take, as well as when you stand on your toes or ...

A doctor might recommend surgery if you experience significant injury to your Achilles tendon. But experts differ on which technique is best. Regardless of technique, recovery usually takes 3–6 months ...