The Minnesota Gophers lost their season opener to Ohio State, but the biggest loss may have come late in the third quarter when they lost star running back Mo Ibrahim to a suspected Achilles tendon tear. The team announced that Ibrahim was set to undergo surgery on Tuesday for what they are calling a “lower […]
How Often Are Achilles Tears Career-Ending Injuries For Athletes?
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It provides immense function and stability to your foot, and a tendon rupture can severely impact a person’s quickness, speed, jumping ability and overall athleticism, even when surgery and rehab goes as expected. For that reason, an Achilles tear is one of the most common […]
Treating and Preventing Achilles Tendon Soreness (Tendinitis)
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 […]
How Your Ankles Hold The Key To Long Runs
When it comes to your run, when would you say the worst part of the run occurs? For most people, it’s the homestretch. If you’re going on a five-mile run, odds are the last mile and a half is what’s going to give you the most trouble, and this makes sense because your body is […]