Let's face it, sports are physical and injuries are common. Still, some are worse that others. Share vidoes, photos and stories about some of the most shocking sports injuries you've ever seen.
Janos Baranyai of Hungary screams in pain after dropping the weights during the Men's 77kg weightlifting competition event at the University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Gymnasium during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac) There’s no denying that sports are physical and injuries are common and inevitable. There are some injuries that are so unbearable, so gruesome, so shocking that you have to tear... Read Full Story
About 24 Hour Foot Pain Relief System - Mens detail Size: M Features Features a Foot Pain Night Splint designed to stretch the plantar fascia and achilles tendon. Gentle stretch helps reduce the muscle contracture, inflammation and pain. A removable stretching wedge is provided if additional dorsiflexion (stretch) is needed. Included is a pair of Gel heel cushions for daytime relief and a comprehensive stretching guide. Recommended for Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Arch Pain and... Read Full Story
By Dr. Stefan Tarlow Injuries to the Achilles Tendon Of all of the tendons in the human body, the Achilles tendon is the largest. The muscles at the posterior of the lower leg are attached to the calcaneous (heel bone) by the Achilles tendon. Because if it's location, the Achilles tendon must withstand a great deal of pressure during strenuous exercise - especially sporting activities that involve a lot of pivoting. Two types of injury are quite common for the Achilles tendon: 1. Achilles... Read Full Story
Definition
Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation and/or degeneration of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Causes
The Achilles tendon can become irritated for several reasons including:
• Increasing your speed or running long distances too quickly
• Suddenly adding strenuous hills or stair climbing to your exercise routine
• Doing too much too soon after taking time away from exercising
• A sudden or violent contraction... Read Full Story
By Dr. Stefan Tarlow The Achilles Tendon: Injuries & Treatment The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon, and it takes the most stress. Located at the back of the lower leg, the Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the calcaneous, or heel bone. This location makes the Achilles tendon especially susceptible to injury during sporting activities due to pivoting and other pressures exerted on it. There are two types of injury to which the Achilles tendon is particularly susceptible: #1... Read Full Story
Just my luck, no sooner had I posted my last blog then my tendon ruptured again!
I thought it might be useful to post my experience in the hope that it might prevent the same thing happening to someone else.
The tendon in my right leg first went while I was on the dance floor at my daughters wedding. It felt like some one had kicked me in the ankle. As I was in a crowded area that is what I thought had happened.
I hobbled about for a few days afterwards hoping it would get better... Read Full Story
The largest and the strongest tendon in the body is the Achilles tendon in the distal posterior calf. Typical patients with Achilles tendon rupture are men in good health from 30-50 years old and who have not suffered major injuries or any kind of difficulty with the leg before. Rupture occurs typically in people who have not been recently active and who may indulge in infrequent physical activity such as playing weekend sport, players known as "weekend warriors".by JonathanBlood-Smyth... Read Full Story
The Achilles tendon is the single strongest tendon in the humanbody. The primary function of the Achilles tendon is to transmitthe power of the calf to the foot resulting in the ability tomove us forward, allow us to jump, dance; you name it. If it hasto do with motion, the Achilles tendon is a part of thatactivity. Occasionally the Achilles tendon looses the ability tokeep up with us and the tendon becomes inflammed resulting inAchilles tendonitis. This article discusses the onset... Read Full Story
Talking of Achilles injuries, I'm not sure I even did mine running. I have two new pairs of shoes - a new pair of running shoes and a new pair of walking boots. I've also been running and walking in the freezing cold, so maybe it is combination of all these. I've just found this site which looks really useful if anyone else is in the same boat: http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/achilles-tendonitis-pt1.php Read Full Story
Achilles Tendonitis
The largest tendon in the human body is the Achilles tendon and it is designed to handle over 1,000 pounds of force. The Achilles tendon is also the most often ruptured or injured tendon. Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon resulting from overuse.
Achilles tendonitis can flare up for several reasons including increasing running distances or speed too quickly, attacking hills too aggressively during training, returning to heavy activity too soon after... Read Full Story
Usain Bolt said he had no intentions of playing professional football in the United States, and apparently he has no intention of testing his speed against the NFL's best either.
