Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Calf pain due to occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon is minor and can often be treated at ...

Calf injuries don’t distinguish between victims. Consider David Habas. Habas, 56, has chronicled an impressive resume’ of endurance events during his athletic career. A franchise operator from ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

MILWAUKEE — Until 3:40 remaining in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Boston Celtics, things were going well for the Milwaukee Bucks. In the middle of a four-game losing streak, the ...

As athletes age, the risk of injury increases, particularly in areas of the body that are subject to repetitive stress and strain. One such area is the Achilles tendon, a crucial part of the lower leg ...

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury in a win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, but the Milwaukee Bucks star apparently avoided a worst-case scenario. The two-time MVP avoided damage to his ...

Basketball is a high-intensity sport that demands quick movements, sudden stops and explosive jumps. These dynamic actions place significant stress on your muscles and tendons — especially your ...

Advanced Heel Pain Treatment from a Dallas Orthopedic Ankle and Foot Doctor DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 11, ...

Researchers at the University of Tokyo reveal the way our legs adapt to fast movements. When people hop at high speeds, key muscle fibers in the calf shorten rather than lengthen as forces increase, ...

The posterior tibial tendon links the calf muscle and the bones inside the foot. The tendon’s responsibility is to support the foot’s arch when taking a step. An acute injury, like a fall, or overuse ...