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

The NBA faces a surge of Achilles tendon injuries, sidelining star players like Tyrese Haliburton during the 2025 playoffs.

There were seven such injuries in the NBA this season, when the normal average is 1.3 – is it a fluke, or a trend?

The Indiana Pacers were playing for the NBA championship on Sunday night. But when star Tyrese Haliburton was carried off the ...

Tearing an Achilles tendon is "something unexplainable," and returning to regular form after a rupture is difficult but not ...

Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his Achilles tendon shortly after playing with a calf strain, raising questions about a link between the two injuries. Experts disagree on whether calf strains predispose ...

Canning suffered the ailment when, after surrendering a batted ball to Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen, he attempted to change ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...