Although the main structure of your body consists of your skeletal and muscular systems, you also have tissues that keep everything connected and stable: Ligaments attach bones to other bones Tendons attach muscles to bones The largest tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone and…
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Risk Factors That Increase Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Are some people more prone to suffering an Achilles tendon rupture than others? Named after Achilles, one of the mythical heroes of the Trojan War who was considered the greatest of all Greek warriors, the Achilles tendon is well known by most as the strongest tendon in the body, but it is also the longest….
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Recovery Timeline for Achilles Tendon Rupture Repairs
Is it true that it can take up to a year to fully recover from an Achilles tendon rupture? The Achilles tendon rupture is one of the most dreaded injuries in professional sports, especially in the NBA where it has become increasingly more common. Of course, it isn’t only professional athletes who suffer from Achilles…
Continue reading…Preventing Achilles Tendon Injury
Are there ways to reduce the chances of injuring the Achilles tendon? The cost-benefit principle is typically applied to financial matters, but it’s fairly easy to see how it can also relate to many other areas of life. Basically, this means that the more benefit we derive from something, the greater the cost is likely…
Continue reading…Achilles Tendon Ruptures Can Be Career-Ending for Athletes
Do professional athletes make full recoveries following Achilles tendon ruptures? Whether you are an avid sport’s fan or someone who really doesn’t pay much attention, some things related to professional sports are hard to not be at least somewhat aware of. That all of the major sports leagues, as well as college and high school…
Continue reading…Platelet-Rich Plasma for Achilles Tendon Injury
Can platelet-rich plasma be used to treat an Achilles tendon injury? The Achilles tendon, which runs down the back of the leg to the heel, is the largest tendon in the body. Pretty much every movement we make with our lower body, including walking, running, dancing, turning, jumping, going up stairs, even just standing up,…
Continue reading…The connections between baseball and feet
In an action-packed game like baseball, injuries can happen in the blink of an eye. Whether you root for the New York Mets, Yankees, or another team, you’ve probably seen a player or two sit out a game or even a season due to a foot or ankle issue. While all sports are accompanied by…
Continue reading…We can all learn from NBA players rehabbing after an Achilles injury
No matter what your age, sport, or skill level, no one wants to hear that they have an Achilles injury. A rupture can be incredibly painful; Some individuals report that it feels like they are constantly been kicked in the leg. Others find it difficult to make complete steps, and that limits their ability to…
Continue reading…How Serious is an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Sometimes the phrase “your “Achilles’ heel” is not just a metaphor. It may be that your area of weakness, at least for a time, is actually located in that particular body part. When stretched beyond its normal limits, the Achilles tendon may tear or rupture, an extremely painful injury. Whether or not the injury occurs,…
Continue reading…Why Being Vocal About your Health is Important
Recently a U.S. football team made headlines because of a dispute between the head coach and one of his players The cause of the drama? An injury. A wide receiver revealed to members of the press that he had suffered a broken ankle during an offseason workout. The disappointed head coach subsequently spoke to the…
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