The research showed for the first time that relative movements within the tendon were associated with the underlying tendon anatomy. Further, the study found that loading the soleus muscle lengthens ...

How often do you think about your soleus muscle when you run? Probably never—unless you’re experiencing soleus pain—and that’s to your own detriment, says David Siik, senior manager of running and ...

I’m a 70-year-old radiologist and have been running most of my adult life. Last October I was two miles into a 10K race when I pulled over because of a “calf cramp.” My whole calf then really ...

Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today in eLife. The findings suggest that ...

There has been a n upsurge of interest, and some confusion, about the role of the connective tissue condensations within the lower limb ...

If you strength train major muscles like your quads, hamstrings, and abs, you’re off to a great start supporting your running ...

My PhD aimed to gain insights in the relationship between triceps surae muscle force-sharing, Achilles tendon properties, and changes in pain, tendon structure and functioning during rehabilitation in ...