(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Hales, Kennesaw State University (THE CONVERSATION) For athletes across all ...

Correspondence to Dr Hideyuki Koga, Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Quadriceps tendon autograft can be as effective as bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft ...

Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years. Experts explain your treatment options.

When an Olympic athlete experiences a muscle injury, whether they are able to finish competing may depend determining which part of the muscle is injured. Tokyo, Japan—In a recent study, researchers ...

The development of “superhuman” strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the world. This may reflect the importance of these physical fitness characteristics in many facets of ...

Chair and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Dayton For most people, the term “stiffness” has negative connotations. When you wake up in the morning complaining of a “stiff back,” ...

As athletes age, the risk of injury increases, particularly in areas of the body that are subject to repetitive stress and strain. One such area is the Achilles tendon, a crucial part of the lower leg ...

Basketball is a high-intensity sport that demands quick movements, sudden stops and explosive jumps. These dynamic actions place significant stress on your muscles and tendons — especially your ...