By: dr. sarkozy mikal | 2010-10-20 | Health & Fitness A tendon is a tough yet supple band of fibrous tissue. The tendon is the structure in your body that connects your muscles to the bones. read more
By: dr. sarkozy | 2010-10-20 | Health & Fitness A tendon is a tough yet supple band of fibrous tissue. The tendon is the structure in your body that connects your muscles to the bones. The skeletal muscles in your body are accountable for moving your bones, thus enabling you to walk, jump, lift, and move in many ways. read more
By: felipeevans | 2010-12-06 | Home & Family The Achilles tendon named following the Greek mythological character, Achilles, will be the largest and strongest Tendon within the human physique read more
By: felipeevans | 2010-12-06 | Accessories For a long time it was thought that a tendon as well as the fascia of its corresponding muscle were all one continuous piece, because both are fibroblastic tendon cells, and due to the fact each and every fascicle in the muscle belly is identical to the fascicles inside the corresponding tendon read more
By: Jenny Lauper | 2011-07-15 | Medicine Achilles tendon is the principal tendon present in our body that sticks together the calf and the soleus muscles present at the lower region of the leg to the foot heel. The calf muscle or the gastrocnemius muscle makes a criss-cross across the ankle, knee and the subtalar joints. read more
By: Vincent Miceli | 2010-10-10 | Health & Fitness Achilles Tendonitis can be a very serious injury if not treated immediately. It ignored, chronic inflammation can result from the build up of scar tissue. Wearing properly fitting shoes, good quality orthotic arch support insoles, rest, ice packs and rest from activities that present a high risk of injury can prevent this debilitating condition. read more
By: Vincent Miceli | 2010-10-12 | Health & Fitness The Kneecap (Patella) serves to keep the lower leg bone aligned with the upper leg bone and acts as a shield to protect those bones; particularly, the joint where they meet. When they are not aligned correctly irritation can cause pain and discomfort. If ignored, the condition can become chronic and will effect other joints of the body. read more
By: Jenny Lauper | 2011-08-24 | Medicine Tendonitis is a disease which is characterized by the inflammation of the tendon. This is a very painful disease and hence requires a series of treatment procedure. read more
By: Andy Finn | 2010-10-22 | Diseases and Conditions A Tendonitis is a disorder that, together with a Bursitis, can lead to an Impingement Syndrome. A therapy program of shoulder tendonitis exercises can restore the rotator cuff to full functionality, naturally eliminating the inflammation of the tendons and preventing, or eliminating, a spreading of the inflammation into the bursa, thus getting rid of an Impingement Syndrome too, if present. read more
By: Lars Henriksson | 2010-12-25 | Exercise It is a well known fact that their is a connection between Over Pronation and Achilles Heel Pain (Achilles Tendonitis). Read what you can do about it. read more
By: Jenny Lauper | 2011-09-15 | Medicine In some cases, the tendons get inflamed for several reasons and the result of this muscle pull become very painful and irritating. If the smooth motion of the tendon damages, the tendon gets inflamed. As a result, the leg movement becomes agonizing. This symptom is called tendonitis, in common words, which means the inflammation of tendon. read more
By: Katie Kelley | 2008-08-14 | Diseases and Conditions Tendon rupture is a serious and painful condition that can be caused by an array of physical activities. However, one of the most recent risks causing Achilles tendon tears is the consumption of the fluoroquinolone prescription drugs and antibiotics including Cipro. read more
By: Vikram kuamr | 2010-03-26 | Women's Health Levaquin, an antibiotic prescribed to kill common bacterial infections has been linked to an increased occurrence of tendon ruptures and damage. Recognizing this increased risk of tendon rupture, the FDA issued a black box warning to caution patients of these risks. read more
By: Richard A Haynes | 2010-03-30 | Health & Fitness There can be nothing more frustrating to the young athlete or, the middle age fitness enthusiast then to have a bicep tendon rupture. The long head is the most frequently ruptured tendon of the three bicep tendons. If you have a tendon rupture however all is not lost. following are three basic tips you can follow that will help in the management of the rupture if you choose not to repair it. read more
By: Jenny Lauper | 2011-06-21 | Medicine A state of inflammation and irritation of large tendon in the backside of ankle is known as Achilles tendonitis. It is a kind of common injury which tends to arise in the recreational athletes. Overdose of Achilles tendon can lead to inflammation and it can result in swelling and pain. read more