THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

It's easy to simply focus on putting one foot in front of the other when you're running — it becomes meditative, where you're so locked in on the task at hand. But being in the zone shouldn't hinder ...

Haglund’s deformity, sometimes known as “pump bump,” is a common condition where a small bony bump forms at the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon. This can make activities like running, ...

Preparing for a marathon takes time, effort, motivation, stamina, and consistency. Maybe you’ve been practicing your race-day routine and building your running base over time by gradually increasing ...

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. It stretches from the bones of your heel to your calf muscles. You can feel it: a springy band of tissue at the back of your ankle and above ...

Calf and foot exercises can reduce strain on the plantar fascia, improve flexibility,. • Strengthening the arch and calf muscles can improve foot mechanics and lessen plantar fasciitis symptoms. • ...

DOCTOR, YOUR ACHILLES TENDON IS STRONG, BUT IT’S NOT VERY FLEXIBLE. WHEN THE TENDON STRETCHES TOO MUCH, IT CAN EVEN BECOME INFLAMED OR EVEN TEAR. JOINING US THIS MORNING WITH MORE INFORMATION IS MERCY ...

You’re running out of excuses to avoid tough hills. Uphill and downhill running doesn't seem to harm your Achilles tendon as much as previously thought, reports a study in the Journal of Sports ...