The Box Jump. We see more Achilles ruptures from this single exercise than almost any other gym activity. For this blog post, Foot & Ankle Associates of Cleveland will explain why that’s the case (and how you can avoid getting hurt!).
Tendonitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the tough cords connecting muscle to bone, and while it is common, especially for active individuals, it can really hurt. And that’s not the worst part: left unchecked, it can lead to chronic issues or even a rupture. Understanding how tendonitis develops, what to do when it strikes,…
If you look in a dictionary, you’ll find this sensible definition of a rupture: “rup·ture | \ ˈrəp(t)-shər — a breaking apart or the state of being broken apart; the tearing apart of a tissue.” It all sounds very medical and rational on paper. “Ah, yes,” we muse, “hmmm, the tissue being torn apart.” However, at…
One of the most painful injuries of the feet and ankles is a ruptured Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is thick and long. On one end, it attaches to your heel bone; on the other end, the tendon is embedded in your calf muscle. Ruptures, or tears, in the Achilles tendon can be partial or…
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