As we mentioned yesterday during our breakdown of Kirk Cousins’ Achilles tendon tear, this week on the blog has been deemed “Achilles Week.” We are going to spend the week looking at a number of different aspects of Achilles tendon tears and their management. Today, we’re going to explore some of the risk factors that […]
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 Caring For Calf Muscle Tears
Staying active as you age is important for your health, although it can leave you more susceptible to activity-related injuries. One such injury is the calf muscle tear, which is most common in middle-aged recreational athletes. These injuries can be painful, but they can heal pretty easily with the right treatment options. Today, we take […]
10 Percent Of Running Injuries Are Caused By This Foot Problem
Running is a great way to stay in shape, but it also takes a significant toll on our bodies. With each stride we put acute micro-trauma on our hips, knees and feet, and over the course of the years that take takes a toll on those body parts. Repetitive running injuries come in many forms, […]
