A torn Achilles tendon can be painful. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most commonly torn tendons. Last week I discussed the definition, signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today I’ll ...

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 ...

The strongest tendon in our bodies, the Achilles tendon, is also one of the most susceptible to injury. Because it bears an extraordinary amount of weight when we walk, run, jump, and land, the ...

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

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 ...

An apparently increasingly used treatment method for a type of Achilles tendon disorder that includes injection of platelet-rich plasma into the tendon does not appear to result in greater improvement ...

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 ...

I had horrible tightness in my Achilles, and my doctor called it tendonitis. He told me to wear heel cups which I bought from Dr. Scholl’s. The pain never went away. Eventually I found myo-fascial ...

Background Achilles tendinopathy is a serious and frequently occurring problem, especially in elite athletes. Recent research has suggested a role for the plantaris tendon in non-insertional Achilles ...

Achilles tendon ruptures are a huge problem for anyone engaging in exercise. As the days continue to get shorter, athletes often work harder to warm up – making Achilles injuries even more likely.

Tendonitis is pain in or around a tendon, which is a band of strong tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. Tendons bend, stretch, and twist to help joints and muscles move. They can become inflamed ...