achilles

Achilles tendon rupture is a condition that affects the rear of your lower leg. It mostly affects persons who participate in leisure activities, although it may happen to anybody. The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that links your calf muscles to your heel bone. When you overstretch...

I bought a treadmill a few months ago and do quite a lot of cardio. My Achilles is sore and swollen. Just wondering if stretching will help ... I asked the physio to do shockwave therapy, it hurts like hell ....

Patients with achilles tendon disorders fare better with conservative treatment Achilles tendon disorders are common and often misdiagnosed, with about 25 percent of ruptures missed during initial examination, but the prognosis is favorable for the vast majority of patients, according to...