Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in ...

tibialis anterior and, sometimes, calves, explains Rees. “Genetics can also play a role—factors like hypermobility (loose ligaments), structural muscle imbalances or even naturally higher ...

A pulled muscle can vary in severity: A pulled abdominal muscle can sometimes feel similar to a hernia. A hernia is a bulge in the section of the abdomen when tissue, fat, or a part of the small ...

Studies suggest that spending hours at a desk without movement can strain the spine, weaken muscles, and lead to long-term complications like herniated discs or chronic pain. Speaking about the ...

Calf pain usually results from a muscle cramp or injury. However, it can also stem from a vascular problem, such as a blood clot, a pinched nerve, tendon damage, and other issues. There are a ...

Objective We aimed to determine hip and lower-leg muscle strength in people after ACL injury compared with an uninjured control group (between people) and the uninjured contralateral limb (between ...

Cardiomyopathy refers to various diseases of the heart muscle that affect its ability to oump blood effectively. It’s possible to have cardiomyopathy without symptoms, but it can also cause ...

A knee contusion is a clinical term for a bruised knee. A soft-tissue contusion is limited to the skin and muscle tissue, but if the injury is deep enough to hurt the bone, it’s called a bone ...

Research suggests that kinesiotaping may help reduce improper movement of a functional posterior tibial tendon and increase tibialis anterior muscle (muscle in lower leg) activity. Risks include ...