If you just got done with a long run or you had a basketball tournament over the weekend, you may feel some soreness at the base of your calf or above your heel. This area is home to your Achilles tendon, and it’s the largest tendon in your body. When it is exposed to intense […]
What Are The Risk Factors For Achilles Tendon Damage?
Your Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in your body, so it’s no surprise that it handles a lot of stress and force each and every day. Aside from tendon tears, individuals who damage their Achilles tendon are prone to tendinitis or degeneration of the tendon, both of which can cause pain, discomfort and inhibited […]
How Your Ankles Hold The Key To Long Runs
When it comes to your run, when would you say the worst part of the run occurs? For most people, it’s the homestretch. If you’re going on a five-mile run, odds are the last mile and a half is what’s going to give you the most trouble, and this makes sense because your body is […]
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 […]
Watch An Achilles Tendon Rupture In Slow Motion
San Diego Chargers running back Brandon Oliver suffered a nasty rupture of his Achilles tendon during Sunday’s preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Oliver suffered the injury just before halftime when he tried to push off his right leg. The force overloaded his Achilles and it ruptured, sending Oliver to the ground in a heap. […]
