If you just got done with a long run or you had a basketball tournament over the weekend, you may feel some soreness at the base of your calf or above your heel. This area is home to your Achilles tendon, and it’s the largest tendon in your body. When it is exposed to intense […]
What Are The Risk Factors For Achilles Tendon Damage?
Your Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in your body, so it’s no surprise that it handles a lot of stress and force each and every day. Aside from tendon tears, individuals who damage their Achilles tendon are prone to tendinitis or degeneration of the tendon, both of which can cause pain, discomfort and inhibited […]
Running After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Your Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in the body, but even it can rupture if it is overstressed or due to microtearing over decades of movement. Achilles tendon injuries have increased over the last 30 years, and researchers have become more interested in what life is like after an Achilles tendon rupture. […]
10 Percent Of Running Injuries Are Caused By This Foot Problem
Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it also takes a significant toll on our bodies. With each stride we put acute micro-trauma on our hips, knees and feet, and over the course of the years that take takes a toll on those body parts. Repetitive running injuries come in many forms, […]
Understanding Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that affects the largest tendon in your body, which is located on the back of your leg near the heel. This is where your Achilles tendon sits, and its job is to connect the calf muscles to the heel bone and facilitate foot movements like walking, bending, running and […]