Whether you’re a pro or recreational athlete, these tips from a UVA doctor can help decrease your risk of a rupture.

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Tearing an Achilles tendon is "something unexplainable," and returning to regular form after a rupture is difficult but not ...

Achilles injuries most commonly occur during sports, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, anyone can tear their Achilles tendon – which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone – if the ...

Over time, a layer of scar tissue, which is less flexible than the tendon, can cover the tendon. If the inflamed Achilles continues to be stressed, it can tear or rupture causing an Achilles heel ...

Achilles tendon pain can result from tendonitis or a tear or rupture of the tendon. Problems with the Achilles tendon are more common in people who play sports. They typically occur from excessive ...

The Achilles tendon rupture test is an effective diagnostic tool. Variations include the Matles and Simmonds-Thompson tests, also called the calf and ankle squeeze tests.

The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, plays a crucial role in our mobility. It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, enabling us to walk, run, and jump.

Achilles tendon injuries may not be very common in the general population, but if you frequently engage in sports and other recreational activities, the risk of rupturing your Achilles tendon is ...

The Achilles tendon is a band of fibrous tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is, in fact, the largest and strongest tendon in the entire human body.

Achilles tendon damage is common. It can be painful and make it difficult to exercise or even walk. Stretches can help speed up healing and improve mobility. In this article, we briefly outline a ...