Whether you’re a pro or recreational athlete, these tips from a UVA doctor can help decrease your risk of a rupture.

German Nordic combined skiing Olympic medallist Manuel Faisst has ruptured his left Achilles tendon and faces missing next ...

Achilles tendon rupture. If your Achilles tendon tears in half or comes off your heel bone, you may hear a snapping or popping noise when it happens.

After recovering from his own Achilles injury, Kevin Durant shared some words of wisdom for Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

New York Mets pitcher Griffin Canning went down with a non-contact injury on Thursday, and video evidence appears to confirm ...

Haliburton’s tear came at the heels of a 2024-25 season that saw a surge in this injury. The Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and ...

Over time, a layer of scar tissue, which is less flexible than the tendon, can cover the tendon. If the inflamed Achilles continues to be stressed, it can tear or rupture causing an Achilles heel ...

Achilles tendon pain can result from tendonitis or a tear or rupture of the tendon. Problems with the Achilles tendon are more common in people who play sports. They typically occur from excessive ...

The Achilles tendon rupture test is an effective diagnostic tool. Variations include the Matles and Simmonds-Thompson tests, also called the calf and ankle squeeze tests.

Achilles injuries most commonly occur during sports, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, anyone can tear their Achilles tendon – which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone – if the ...

The first reaction to Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton collapsing to the court in Game 7 of NBA Finals was despair — for the pain he was clearly enduring and how awful it is to see anyone suffer an ...

Achilles tendon damage is common. It can be painful and make it difficult to exercise or even walk. Stretches can help speed up healing and improve mobility. In this article, we briefly outline a ...