"The goal of a compression sock for plantar fasciitis is to provide better support for the arch of the foot," says Richard H.

But the researchers discovered that another potential reason for Lucy's slow, inefficient running may have been a differently shaped Achilles tendon and triceps surae, a group of muscles in the calf.

Achilles tendonitis is an inflammatory injury of the Achilles tendon. It most commonly affects runners and people who play sports like tennis which require lots of starts, stops, and turns. Untreated ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Miami Heat guard Dru Smith, left, loses control of the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson recovers the ...

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. He suffered the injury during Monday's victory against the Brooklyn Nets. As Smith ...

Get NBA League Pass TODAY Miami Heat guard Dru Smith has suffered another season-ending injury, this one a torn Achilles in his left leg. Smith got hurt Monday night in Miami’s 110-95 win over ...

Heat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the injury will end Smith’s season. Smith exited Monday’s ...

There are three main types of Achilles tendon surgery: percutaneous repair, open repair, and mini-open repair. The surgery a person has depends on the type of injury and the condition of the ...

Depiction of Achilles tending to Patroclus’ wound on an ancient Greek vase from Vulci, 500 BCE. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, public domain Eventually, Nestor convinces Patroclus to go to Achilles and ...

Bristol and England full-back Max Malins is to miss the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon during a training session. The 27-year-old has only played three games for the Bears ...

Achilles tendonitis exercises can relieve pain and prevent recurrent injuries. Many of these exercises can be done at home, but depending on the type of issue you're experiencing, you may need to see ...