The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves repeated eccentric heel drop exercises. In this exercise, the heel is slowly lowered off a step while the toes stay on the ...

ABOUT twenty years ago, a new procedure for lengthening the Achilles tendon was first employed. It is known as triple hemisection. Dr. Michael Hoke, who is believed to have been the first to use ...

The basketball legend stayed in the game to score two free throws despite tearing his tendon.

Discover the benefits of toe spacers, including how they can help with alignment, flexibility and foot pain, and learn if toe ...

The peroneal tendons are the tendons that connect the muscles of the outer side of the lower leg to the foot. These tendons may be affected by inflammation (tendonitis) or tears. Learn more about ...

Common tight spots include the plantar fascia (the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot that connects your heel to your toes), Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects your calf ...

An orthopedic doctor examines a woman's leg. Achilles tendon and... Achilles tendon and ankle diseases. Inflammation of the heel and foot, achillobursitis and achillotomy, rheumatism, tendon rupture.

Jude Championship after undergoing surgery on his left wrist to repair a ruptured tendon sheath. Spieth had been nursing the ...

ATHLEAN-X fitness coach Jeff Cavaliere broke down his nine common training mistakes and offered solutions on how to fix all of them.