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Picture of The Achilles Tendon

The Achilles tendon then inserts into the calcaneus.

Meniscus Tear Knee Injury

Like a lot of knee injuries, a meniscus tear can be painful and debilitating. They can happen when a person changes direction suddenly while runnin...

Heat Exhaustion

After you've recovered from heat exhaustion, you'll probably be more sensitive to high temperatures during the following week. Heat exhaustion is s...

Rotator Cuff Tear

A rotator cuff tear is a rip in the group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint and let you lift and rotate your arms (you...

Muscle Strain

The amount of swelling or local bleeding into the muscle (from torn blood vessels) can best be managed early by applying ice packs and maintaining ...

What are Knee Ligament Injuries?

Ligament injuries in the knee -- such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- can put you on the sidelines -- fast. Medial collateral ligament (M...

Take The Plunge: Get Into Swimming

When she first stepped into the pool, Makeda Pennycooke didn't know how to swim. If you're swimming outdoors, sunscreen is a must. Apply a water-re...

Weight Training Basics

The same principles apply just as much to everyday athletes who work out in the local gym or at home, says Chester S. 'Many people are setting up e...

Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia (low blood sodium) is a condition that means you don’t have enough sodium in your blood. Water pills (diuretics) and some antidepressa...

Benefits of Pilates

'It is an education in body awareness,' says Galliano, who owns Live Art Pilates studio in Los Angeles. Can Pilates exercises really give you a was...

Basics: Build Muscle for Better Health

'Three to four hours after a strength- training workout, you're still burning calories,' says Seibers, a creator of fitness videos including the 'S...

Fitness Basics: Swimming is for Everyone

Angela Lane has great memories of swimming during her childhood, spending endless summer days at the pool to find refuge from the Arkansas heat. 'S...