Patellar tendon tears involve the partial or complete rupture of the band of connective tissue that attaches the bottom of the kneecap (patella) to the top of the shinbone (tibia). A tendon is a cord ...

MRI is a form of nonionizing radiation that allows imaging of bone marrow, soft tissues (including cartilage, ligaments, and tendons ... view of the left wrist. Sclerotic margins at the scaphoid ...

The Alfredson Protocol is an exercise program for people with Achilles tendonitis (tendinopathy). The exercises stretch your Achilles tendon in ways that help it handle forces and stress better. This ...

In the wake of wrist surgery, Jordan Spieth is feeling good about both his health and his swing, he said earlier this week.

Flex your wrist just enough to get the bar flexing back and forth. / John Crews The idea is to use this routine to prepare your tendons before you start doing any long fishing days. If you live ...

Tendons resist intense mechanical stress, while facilitating force transmission from muscles to bones. They are also piezoelectric, meaning that when they are stretched, they will produce an ...

Muscle strength is only part of the equation—learn why supporting your tendons and ligaments is essential for long-term health. h_15691691A physical therapy student demonstrates a standing heel ...

Cases of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are on the rise thanks in part, to our excessive use of technology – particularly smartphones, tablets, and computers – often on a daily basis.

Our tendons are a key but overlooked component of our musculoskeletal system – serving an equally important role as our muscles in our ability to move. Tendons are made up of collagenous fibres ...

Calcific tendonitis of the quadriceps tendon is an uncommon condition. We present the first case of a quadriceps tendon tear associated with calcific tendonitis. In this case, the patient presented ...

Paul's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada 5 University of Calgary, McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Being overweight or obese is associated ...