THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

It's easy to simply focus on putting one foot in front of the other when you're running — it becomes meditative, where you're so locked in on the task at hand. But being in the zone shouldn't hinder ...

My Achilles tendon feels sore after running, and friends have suggested I stretch the Achilles and calf muscles. I really don’t have time for a stretching routine — isn’t there anything else I can do?

Q: Treating Achilles Tendonitis: I have been running for 2 years 5 miles every other day, enjoy it a lot. I have worked through a lot of pain including a scope on one knee. I have soreness starting ...

Q: I am a 48 year old male, with over 30 years of running behind me. I had a right Achilles tendon problem earlier in the spring. I took time off and returned to training slowly. But I have noticed my ...

Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and ...

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body and may be the most important tendon in the foot or leg for an athlete. One study found that acute and chronic Achilles tendon ...

As most sports enthusiasts know, Aaron Rodgers, former Green Bay Packers quarterback and current New York Jets QB – at least for about a minute and half – suffered a potentially season-ending injury ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Successful rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair should focus on strengthening the tendon and surrounding ...