Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation ...

PHOENIX -- Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was removed from Tuesday's 7-4 win over theDiamondbacksin the sixth inning when he was hit in the right leg by aPaul Goldschmidt comebacker.

The lower leg is a major anatomical part of the skeletal system. Together with the upper leg, it forms the lower extremity. It lies between the knee and the ankle, while the upper leg lies between the ...

MILANMILAN — Leading downhill skier Sofia Goggia crashed in training Monday and broke two bones in her right leg, ending her season prematurely. Goggia, who has had numerous serious injuries ...

A high ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of one or more of the ligaments that hold the bottom end of the lower leg bones together. There are 2 long bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the ...

“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.

Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in your lower legs. If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the ...

Strength training exercises can be beneficial for seniors. They help to improve both muscle as well as bone strength as they increase density, and reduce fracture risk.