The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf to the back of the heel. The health of this tendon is integral not only in sports, but also in everyday function as its main function is to lift the heel off the ground in order to push off during walking, running, and jumping.

It’s hard to imagine a person who has never sprained an ankle. After all, all it takes is a single bad step, even on the best of terrains. However, for the majority of people, the recovery process involves applying some ice to the injured area and a brief period of rest.

Back pain from sitting is the plight of the modern office. Here are some factors to watch out for and some tips to help alleviate this problem.

First signs of rheumatoid arthritis are subtle but, when untreated, this illness can result in disability and even death. Let’s see how to recognize and prevent this!

Orthopaedic surgeon Christian J. Zaino, MD, of the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey recently earned Subspecialty Certification in Surgery of the Hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Sciatica is the medical condition where the person in question suffers from pain caused by the sciatic nerve. The pain is caused by anything that irritates the nerve but the original cause comes from a compressed nerve somewhere in the lower spine region. The reason why this happens is either because of a herniated disc or an overgrowth of a herniated disc. In some scenarios, the nerve can also be pressed by a tumor or damaged by an illness.