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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 ...

Isometric training has been practiced for centuries. The earliest adopters included martial artists in India, China and Japan, as well as yogis and Buddhist monks. Evidence suggests isometric ...

1 Dept. of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven/Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium 2 ESAT/PSI and UZ Leuven, MIRC, KU Leuven and University ...

As a doctor of physical therapy, I work with clients every day who are dealing with pain. The pain-medicine industry might tell you there are endless ways to reduce or eliminate pain without lifting a ...

Stretching and strengthening the calf muscles with exercises can relieve Achilles tendonitis. Use heavy weight bearing exercise as part of your recovery only with the guidance of a physical therapist.

Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years. Experts explain your treatment options.

Objectives To investigate if daily treatment with glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment, over 24 weeks combined with a 12-week eccentric exercise programme is more effective for chronic mid-portion ...

Nowadays, outdoor activities are increasing rapidly. I want to enjoy outdoor exercise as well as flower viewing and hiking, and to promote friendship, but if you go outside for the first time in a ...

Haglund’s deformity, sometimes known as “pump bump,” is a common condition where a small bony bump forms at the back of the heel near the Achilles tendon. This can make activities like running, ...