Use this modified eccentric exercise to strengthen the front of your Achilles and defeat this hard-to-treat injury.

Pointing your toes downward engages the calf muscles and Achilles tendon, playing a key role in walking, running, and jumping ...

Tight calves can pull on your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia, contributing to plantar fasciitis pain. This stretch ... Do 5 to 10 repetitions daily. This exercise is a little more like a ...

Preventing plantar fasciitis is all about being proactive. Wear supportive shoes and replace them when they start to wear out. Warm up properly before exercising and make stretching a regular habit.

Heel lifts reduce ankle joint dorsiflexion during running, and reduce gastrocnemius muscle length and Achilles tendon strain during walking ... to compare heel lifts to calf muscle eccentric exercise ...

Marathon training puts a lot of strain on the body but if you follow this advice from a physiotherapist you’ll reduce your ...

The plantaris tendon can contribute to persistent pain in patients who present with what seems at first glance to be mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy ... Minimising pronation during exercises and ...

In severe cases, like a torn Achilles tendon, heel pain might require surgery ... stand for long periods throughout the day Increase exercise intensity or time in small increments Calf stretches ...

A local orthopedic practice is taking proactive measures to curb injuries from one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports, ...

A leading podiatrist lifts the lid on what underpronation – or supination – of the foot is, and whether it’s worth worrying ...

The two Olympians join the brand. In 2004, Emily Infeld was in eighth grade, racing against high school athletes in the 800 ...