Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves ...

Tight calves can pull on your Achilles tendon and plantar fascia, contributing to plantar fasciitis pain. This stretch helps loosen tight calf muscles, emphasizing the gastrocnemius (the visible ...

Use this modified eccentric exercise to strengthen the front of your Achilles and defeat this hard-to-treat injury.

How to prevent Achilles tendon injuries. Here’s the paradox of the Achilles: It’s the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, but it’s also among the most vulnerable. The rope-like ...

Preventing plantar fasciitis is all about being proactive. Wear supportive shoes and replace them when they start to wear out. Warm up properly before exercising and make stretching a regular habit.

Achilles tendon structure using ultrasound tissue characterisation ... one participant reported performing exercises from a physiotherapist, one reported applying tape and one reported using a topical ...

mchaaglanden.nl Background Eccentric exercises have the most evidence in conservative ... Three out of these five patients reported having no or minimal complaints of the Achilles tendon; ...