The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves repeated eccentric heel drop exercises. In this exercise, the heel is slowly lowered off a step while the toes stay on the ...

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 ...

Non-surgical: try and get to heal up on your own – only applies for a partial tear or a ‘non athlete’. Orthopaedic Surgeon: For a complete rupture, athletes, younger healthier patients – no surgery ...

The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, is named for the legendary Greek warrior whose weak spot was his heel. But a new study adds to growing evidence that ...

A chiropractor shares seven key stretches to help loosen tight calves and relieve tension in your lower legs after a workout.

The NHS undertakes more than 8,000 Achilles tendon repair operations a year. Here, Elizabeth Brooker, 32, a theatre nurse who lives with her husband near Penryn, Cornwall, tells us about her ...

Women have long made a fashion statement by donning high heels, which are often associated with confidence and elegance. But ...

The NHS also notes that wearing comfortable trainers or hiking boots with a slight heel can help support the peroneal tendons. People experiencing peroneal tendinitis will usually make a full ...

Aim To evaluate the 5-year outcome of patients with chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy treated with the classical Alfredson's heel-drop exercise programme. Study design Part of a 5-year ...