A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research uses a noninvasive, nonradioactive imaging-based method to measure the structure and function of the Achilles tendon in professional ballet dancers. The ...

Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life. Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon ...

Introduction The aim was to study whether six weeks of intensive dance exposure (Swan Lake rehearsals) is a significant contributor to structural changes, symptoms, clinical signs and pain in the ...

With last Wednesday’s news that Klay Thompson ruptured his Achilles tendon during a workout, an injury that is the most feared and often most career-altering of any common malady moved front and ...

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Take a moment to reach for the back of your ankle, where your Achilles tendon runs vertically between your heel bone and calf muscles. As you move your foot and up down, the Achilles tendon should ...

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 ...

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 ...

A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research uses a noninvasive, nonradioactive imaging-based method to measure the structure and function of the Achilles tendon in professional ballet dancers. The ...

Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today in eLife. The findings suggest that ...