Insertional Achilles tendinitis is pain and inflammation (swelling, redness) at the back of the heel, where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone.

Achilles tendinopathy is the term used to describe the clinical entity of localised Achilles tendon pain that is associated with load-bearing activities. Achilles tendinopathy as a term was agreed on ...

Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota started doing some on-field work at practice this week and he feels confident he ...

Achilles tendinitis can be the result of tightness in the tricep surae/calf complex resulting in excess pull on the tendon, microtearing and inflammation of the tendon.

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Compared with midportion Achilles tendinopathy, exercise therapy for insertional Achilles tendinopathy is less effective, resulting in about 50% of patients proceeding with surgery. Since compressive ...

BOSTON — According to presented results, in-office needle tendoscopy yielded improvements in short-term clinical and functional outcomes for patients with midsubstance chronic Achilles tendinopathy.

Achilles tendinitis is part of a continuum of injury to the Achilles tendon, a strong round tendon that connects the calcaneus bone to the triceps surae, a group of muscles in the back of the leg.

Mariota said Thursday that he's dealing with Achilles tendinitis but expects to be ready for Week 1, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports. Mariota made his return to the practice field Wednesday ...