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 ...

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 ...

Background Plantarflexor weakness has been associated with calf muscle and Achilles tendon (CaAT) injuries however the temporal relationship remains unclear. Objective Primary aim – to investigate 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Could it be shin splints, a stress fracture or tendonitis? Here’s what you need to know about treating lower-leg complaints ...

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 ...

Luka Doncic’s calf injury has dampened the Dallas Mavericks’ preparation for their first-round series against the Utah Jazz, which begins Saturday. While I wrote about the various effects his injury ...