The topic of this week’s article is the calf, specifically the muscle and musculotendinous unit of the calf. One of the most destructive and career ending injuries in professional football is that of ...

As pretty much every Oklahoma City Thunder fan knows, Indiana Pacers’ star Tyrese Haliburton entered Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a calf strain. He made the decision to play, and within minutes he ...

THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Recognizing when you’re at risk for Achilles tendinitis and knowing how to prevent it can keep you walking, running and exercising without pain. The Achilles tendon is a long band of tissue that ...

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 ...

We’ve all been there: You arrive at the top of a steep climb, and as good as getting to the summit feels, you’re plagued by the feeling that your calves are about to burst open. Your Achilles tendon ...

Calf pain can be due to a serious issue like a blood clot or peripheral artery disease. Seek medical help if you can't walk comfortably, have night pain, or see swelling. Playing sports, pregnancy, ...

Correspondence to Chantel L Rabusin, Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia; c.rabusin{at}latrobe.edu.au ...

To do a calf raise, bring yourself up onto your tiptoes and fully contract your calf muscle. Though it may vary based on your fitness experience, three sets of 15-20 reps is a good start. You can also ...

You’re out for a run and start to notice a faint tightness in your right calf. Then, within a few strides, it hits—a sharp grab-and-tear sensation. You hobble a few steps but are unable to resume ...