This week we are going to discuss bone spurs or osteophytes of the foot and ankle. Many patients present to physical therapy with a diagnosis of bone spurs in the foot and ankle, particularly in the ...

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 ...

As most sports enthusiasts know, in 2021 golf great Tiger Woods ruptured his Achilles tendon while training at home. In 2023, Aaron Rodgers, a former Green Bay Packers quarterback, did the same in the ...

A torn Achilles is a significant injury, particularly for a running back like 30-year-old Austin Ekeler. The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles to the bottom of the foot. Without the Achilles, ...

Tendinitis of the Achilles tendon usually develops at a point just above where the tendon attaches to your heel bone. Signs that you may have Achilles tendinitis include pain when pushing off during ...

Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative condition that manifests as a stiffness or pain when bearing weight on the leg. The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles to the heel and is important in ...

Achilles tendon ruptures are one of the most difficult injuries for an athlete. Recently the Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman tore his Achilles tendon, and is out for the remainder of the season.

It's easy to simply focus on putting one foot in front of the other when you're running — it becomes meditative, where you're so locked in on the task at hand. But being in the zone shouldn't hinder ...

Another year, another injury for Tiger Woods. Woods, the 15-time major champion, announced Tuesday he ruptured his left Achilles while ramping up training in the last week. He underwent a successful ...

Q: Treating Achilles Tendonitis: I have been running for 2 years 5 miles every other day, enjoy it a lot. I have worked through a lot of pain including a scope on one knee. I have soreness starting ...

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