Haglund's deformity is a bony bump where your Achilles tendon attaches at the back of your heel bone. Also known as a "pump bump," it is usually caused by shoes repetitively rubbing against your heel.

Ankle pain when walking can result from many possible causes, including injuries, conditions like arthritis, and more. Here ...

Background Recent investigation of human tissue and cells from positional tendons such as the rotator cuff has clarified the importance of inflammation in the development and progression of tendon ...

If so, you may have Achilles tendinitis, which is a common condition affecting your body's largest tendon, the Achilles ...

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According to the video that’s not likely — most people who rupture their Achilles had no prior pain. Malliaras also stresses that pain doesn’t necessarily mean you’re damaging the tendon.

The Achilles Tendon Length Measure (ATLM) and the Achilles Tendon Resting Angle (ATRA) are indirect length measures using the resting angle of the ankle. Copenhagen Achilles Length Measure (CALM) is a ...

When the Achilles tendon, the tissue that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone, is overly stressed, that can result in Achilles tendinitis. While running, the Achilles tendon helps to ...

Gonzaga standout Steele Venters will miss his second consecutive season due to injury after he tore his left Achilles tendon this week, the school said Tuesday. Venters averaged 15.3 points per ...