Using tissue biopsies from patients, we investigated if inflammation is a feature of Achilles tendinopathy and rupture. Methods We studied Achilles tendon biopsies from symptomatic patients with ...

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

Typically, Achilles tendonitis causes inflammation and pain along the back of the calf and heel. It can cause severe pain and stiffness and limit daily activities like walking and performing basic ...

This inflammation has been attributed to bits ... For example, the SEC found at the Achilles tendon was formed with synovium that protruded from a cavity called a "bursa", located a considerable ...

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.

Objective: To prospectively investigate tendon thickness and tendon structure by ultrasonography in patients treated with eccentric calf muscle training for painful chronic Achilles tendinosis located ...

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