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.

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, ...

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 ...

Your peroneal tendons can get injured due to a sudden injury or repetitive stress on your ankle. ... Your peroneal muscles are found on the outer side of your lower leg.

Your fibula starts just under your knee and runs down to your ankle. It helps keep your lower leg stable and gives your calf structure. Your fibula supports tendons, nerves, muscles, and ligaments.

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.

Kristaps Porzingis has a dislocated 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.

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 ...