This week we are going to divest from the topic of rheumatology to a specific tendon pathology in the ankle and foot, that of Achilles tendinitis and tendinosis. Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation ...

If you’ve ever experienced Achilles pain while running, you already know how unpleasant it feels. And if you haven’t, ...

Any type of injury could sabotage running performance, but a recent study in Physical Therapy in Sport suggests issues with the Achilles tendon—the thick band of fibrous tissue connecting the calf ...

The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf and lower leg muscles to the heel bone of the foot, is the largest tendon in the body. Acute injury to the tendon or overuse can lead to tenderness and ...

As athletes age, the risk of injury increases, particularly in areas of the body that are subject to repetitive stress and strain. One such area is the Achilles tendon, a crucial part of the lower leg ...

Things are even more bleak for San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that McCaffrey is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs — ...

San Francisco 49ers insider Matt Maiocco revealed an important detail during the latest 49ers Talk podcast (h/t Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated). Running back Christian McCaffrey isn't just dealing ...

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed what Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reported on his podcast: Running back Christian McCaffrey has bilateral Achilles tendinitis, which means Achilles ...

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said running back Christian McCaffrey is dealing with both a calf injury and Achilles tendinitis, and he says the team will be cautious about not allowing McCaffrey to ...

This week we are going to discuss a common but extremely painful condition that can occur throughout any time of life. It is more common in men, higher in incidence in those with hypertension and ...