Your inflamed or irritated Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel, may benefit from this exercise.

The teenager was on a hike southeast of Old Faithful when the incident occurred, according to a Park Service news release.

Both lower-body exercises have benefits, but the most effective move depends on whether your goal is strength, fat loss or ...

Future robots could soon have a lot more muscle power. Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered animal- and human-scale robots. The new ...

NFL players face a variety of injuries that can impact their season. Common issues include Achilles tendon tears, ACL and ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, provides five ways on how to survive flip-flop season without ...

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

Here’s a look at how strong calf muscles can give your brain a leg up — and how to beef up these beauties at home.

If your squats and runs have been feeling a little harder than usual, your ankles could be the culprit. Lack of mobility in this crucial joint can cause problems throughout your kinetic chain, ...

Keeping your knees strong is essential for walking, climbing stairs, and getting up from chairs with ease — but stiffness or discomfort in the knees is a common reality for people over 60. This gentle ...