Achilles tendon damage is common. It can be painful and make it difficult to exercise or even walk. Stretches can help speed up healing and improve mobility. In this article, we briefly outline a few ...

Healthcare professionals use the Achilles tendon rupture test to identify an Achilles tendon tear. The test involves observing foot movement during a physical examination. The Achilles tendon connects ...

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 ...

It takes at least 6 to 12 weeks to recover from an initial Achilles tendon rupture, and up to 1 year to regain full functionality. Achilles tendon injuries may not be very common in the general ...

The strongest tendon in our bodies, the Achilles tendon, is also one of the most susceptible to injury. Because it bears an extraordinary amount of weight when we walk, run, jump, and land, the ...

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey has bilateral Achilles tendinitis, meaning he has it in both legs, per NBC Sports. McCaffrey recently went to Germany for treatment. San ...

Aaron Rodgers’ first season with the Jets ended on the first possession. An MRI this morning confirmed what was feared: Rodgers has a complete tear of his Achilles tendon. That is a season-ending ...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Ja'Wuan James filed a $15 million grievance Monday against the Denver Broncos, who released him last month after he ruptured an Achilles tendon during an off-site workout. Also ...