A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Foot cramps can be extremely painful but you can get rid of them fast by carefully stretching the right muscles.

When it comes to fitness, most workouts place the focus on building strength and definition in your muscles. But our muscles aren't the only structures in our body that help us lift, run and do most ...

A team of scientists has constructed a robot leg that, like its natural model, is very energy efficient. BirdBot benefits from a foot-leg coupling through a network of muscles and tendons that extends ...

There are many different causes of calf pain. It may be directly related to your calf muscles—including the inner gastrocnemius and outer soleus muscles—or the tendons, bones, nerves, and blood ...

Q: I’m 44 years old, and after wearing high heels to work for the last 20 years, I’ve lost flexibility in my feet. It also seems to be affecting my balance. Can you recommend foot exercises that can ...

Your feet have an important function in your body. Not only do they take you where you want to go, but they are also at the base of your skeleton and bear all your weight. Taking care of your feet and ...

There's plenty of debate about whether stretching before and/or after running is useful. But we spend less time thinking about what stretching actually does – what's changing on a muscular, ...

Flat feet are known for their lack of arch and are generally wide and more susceptible to foot pain and trauma. Here are five stretches for flat feet to try at home. Telltale signs of flat feet are a ...

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