The gold-standard treatment for Achilles tendinopathy is a progressive series of calf-strengthening exercises. Yet even with this therapy, up to 60% of patients still report pain five years after ...

Achilles tendon ruptures are on the rise. Examining the causes of the most devastating injury in the NBA and what can be done ...

Calf raises are a simple yet effective exercise to strengthen the calf muscles, which support the heels. Stand with your ...

Objectives To investigate if daily treatment with glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment, over 24 weeks combined with a 12-week eccentric exercise programme is more effective for chronic mid-portion ...

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 ...

An Achilles tendon rupture (also known as a tendon tear) is an injury to the thick band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel. The rupture can occur anywhere along the Achilles tendon ...

Ankle circles improve mobility and flexibility in the ankles, which is important for the feet's overall movement. Sit or lie ...

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 ...

Learn about Achilles tendon injury symptoms, types, causes, and treatments. Discover how to prevent, manage, and recover from ...

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 ...

Correspondence to Paul D Kirwan, Discipline of Physiotherapy, School Of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; KIRWANP2{at}tcd.ie Objectives To investigate if daily treatment with glyceryl ...