Why do achilles tendon injuries happen? What are the different types of this injury? And what can you do to avoid them?

UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health.

THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's ...

Porzingis has a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg, which occurred in the third quarter of Boston's 105-98 victory for a 2-0 series lead. The team said Tuesday that he was day-to-day, ...

Porzingis has a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg, which occurred in the third quarter of Boston’s 105-98 victory for a 2-0 series lead.

DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played a game in Dallas since the Mavericks traded him nearly 2 1/2 years ago, and now it is uncertain if he will play there in Game 3 of the NBA Finals for ...

Kristaps Porzingis has aa tear in his tendon in his lower left leg but hasn’t been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks. The team says the ...

DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis has a dislocated tendon in his lower left leg but hasn't been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks.