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

Achilles tendonitis, alongside plantar fasciitis ... With the help of Goom, in this article we’ll explore the signs, treatment options, rehabilitation phases and preventative measures runners ...

Achilles tendon ruptures are common injuries, particularly among athletes, and their management is a topic of ongoing research. The primary treatment options include surgical repair and ...

Those favoring surgical treatment also point out the relatively ... An 8-cm to 10-cm longitudinal incision is made just medial to the Achilles tendon. A posterior lateral incision would place ...

At follow up, 22 of 25 patients were satisfied with treatment and active in Achilles tendon loading activities at the desired level. Ultrasonography showed that tendon thickness (at the widest part) ...

Tendon-derived stromal cells from healthy hamstring and diseased Achilles were cultured to determine the effects of cytokine treatment on expression of inflammatory markers. Conclusions Tissue and ...

Background: The Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score was developed by a research group in 2007 in response to the need for a patient reported outcome measure for this patient population.