Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in ...

It’s the largest strongest tendon in the human body. A fibrous cord that attaches the calve muscle of the lower leg to the heel. You can feel it at the back of your ankle. It’s critical to ...

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 ...

For example, a healthcare professional may recommend different exercises or stretches for someone to try. If left untreated, peroneal tendonitis can lead to a tear, which may lead to further ...

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As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could offer significant health benefits to those living a stagnant lifestyle. As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could ...

Start with squats. As Ms. Berzok found, one of the best knee strength exercises is the squat, which targets the quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors and calves. The key to squatting with knee ...

Whether it's an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and memory across children, adults ...

An expert says that walking is the best form of exercise for most people, and there are ways to make your steps go even further (Getty Images) “Walking is the best exercise you can do.” ...

Plyometric exercises have an additional benefit, which is that they increase tendon elasticity, enabling your Achilles to store and release more energy with each stride. A simple daily plyometric ...