A tight Achilles tendon while riding a bike can be the result of Achilles tendonitis, also known as Achilles tendinopathy. Symptoms of this overuse injury can be acute, lasting only a few days, or chronic, resulting in ongoing tightness. A sudden...
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel. When the calf...
The calf is the muscle component in the back of a person's lower leg. It is comprised of two muscles: gastrocnemius (main part) and the soleus. When a person says, "I tore a ligament in my calf," he really means that he tore his Achilles tendon,...
Lower limb injuries causing strained muscles, torn ligaments and even broken bones, are most often associated with contact sports or overexertion. The feet and lower legs also are vulnerable to a range of disorders from joint and tendon...
The Achilles tendon is a large band of connective tissue that connects several muscles in the back of the calf to the foot. This tendon allows for the muscle movements that allow the foot to be flexed downward. Injuries to the Achilles tendon can...
Tendinitis is one of the most common running injuries. It can be a painful condition, and if not treated properly, it can become chronic. Tendinitis in runners can occur in the foot, the Achilles' tendon or the knee. Recovery times can vary, but...
Rehabbing a torn LCL after surgery can be an involved process. Learn how to treat sports injuries in this video on health and rehab.
A full Achilles rupture is not an injury that you can rehab on your own. You will most likely need surgery. Learn how to rehab a total Achilles rupture in this sports medicine video.
