These mechanisms remain poorly understood in disease of energy-storing tendons such as the Achilles. Using tissue biopsies from patients, we investigated if inflammation is a feature of Achilles ...

Use this modified eccentric exercise to strengthen the front of your Achilles and defeat this hard-to-treat injury.

The Achilles tendon inflammation, which joins the calf muscles to the heel bone, is referred to as Achilles tendinitis or ...

Premature loading of a damaged Achilles tendon can cause a number of adverse chemical, metabolic, and vascular changes. Rehabilitation progresses consistently when inflammation is kept to a minimum. 9 ...

Preventing plantar fasciitis is all about being proactive. Wear supportive shoes and replace them when they start to wear out. Warm up properly before exercising and make stretching a regular habit.