Instructions and videos guide you through Achilles tendon stretches and exercises that you can use to speed your recovery from injury, improve mobility, and prevent future injuries.

Physical therapy shouldn’t hurt, though some of the exercises may be uncomfortable. Recovery After Surgery Achilles surgery takes only about 30 minutes to an hour, and you’ll go home the same day.

Physical therapy is the usual treatment for an injury to the Achilles tendon, the largest tendon in your body and one of the most injured. Your therapist will design a plan to meet your individual ...

Last of two parts. The Achilles tendon rupture is the scourge of athletes everywhere — professional and amateur, young and old, serious competitors and weekend warriors. Last week I discussed ...

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. It typically occurs due to overuse injuries and will resolve with rest. However, severe cases may require medical intervention. The ...

An Achilles tendon rupture (also known as a tendon tear) is an injury to the thick band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel. The rupture can occur anywhere along the Achilles tendon ...

I talked to three Achilles tendon experts about Rodgers’s injury specifically and Achilles tears generally. The answers were not conclusive, but they were insightful.

Swap high-impact exercises with low-impact ones like swimming or biking.Achilles Tendon Injury Prevention Tips- Regularly stretch and strengthen your calf muscles.- Warm up and cool down properly ...

Do NBA stars face a higher risk of Achilles tendon injuries? Explore effective prevention tips for athletes to stay healthy on the court.

The Pacers haven't ruled James Wiseman out for the season yet after his Achilles tendon tear, but Dr. Louis Soslowski says it will be hard to return.

The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, is named for the legendary Greek warrior whose weak spot was his heel. But a new study adds to growing evidence that, for ...