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 connects the calf and lower leg muscles to the heel bone of the foot, is the largest tendon in the body. Acute injury to the tendon or overuse can lead to tenderness and ...

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 ...

Stretching and strengthening the calf muscles with exercises can relieve Achilles tendonitis. Use heavy weight bearing exercise as part of your recovery only with the guidance of a physical therapist.

DOCTOR, YOUR ACHILLES TENDON IS STRONG, BUT IT’S NOT VERY FLEXIBLE. WHEN THE TENDON STRETCHES TOO MUCH, IT CAN EVEN BECOME INFLAMED OR EVEN TEAR. JOINING US THIS MORNING WITH MORE INFORMATION IS MERCY ...

Achilles tendinopathy is persistent Achilles tendon pain associated with mechanical loading 1 and affects sporting and sedentary populations. 2 A spectrum of changes to the tendon including ...

Haglund’s deformity, sometimes known as “pump bump,” is a common condition where a small bony bump forms at the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon. This can make activities like running, ...

Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it can be easy to injure yourself if you don't train to prevent common running injuries. The Achilles tendon is a very thick, strong structure that can ...

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 ...

Kayla DiCello trained her entire life to make the U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team. After she was named an alternate for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2024 was shaping up to be her year. DiCello, a two ...