Objective To assess the effectiveness of low tendon compression rehabilitation (LTCR) versus high tendon compression rehabilitation (HTCR) for treating patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
Achilles tendonitis exercises can relieve pain and prevent recurrent injuries. Many of these exercises can be done at home, but depending on the type of issue you're experiencing, you may need to see ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
No running injury is good news, but an Achilles injury can be especially painful. It typically feels like a sharp pain that shoots through the back of your ankle every time you push off the ground ...
Dear Dr. Donohue: I’m hobbling along on crutches because of a right ankle sprain and a torn Achilles tendon. The tendon was surgically repaired. I’m sitting around not doing much. I have been ...
You may want to sit down for this—on the wall, that is. If you are looking for the single best set of exercises to lower your high blood pressure, isometric exercises such as wall sits and planks may ...