The plantaris tear is a tear of the plantaris tendon in the back of the calf. It usually presents as a “pop” followed by a significant amount of pain in the calf following physical activity.

is a function of middle age and often the result of nothing more than basic activity…the plantaris tendon tear. The plantaris tendon is a small, thin tendon that is a plantar flexor of the foot.

Treatment for plantar fasciitis usually doesn't require surgery. Stretching and specific exercises are first-line options for both treatment and prevention of the injury. While heel pain is often ...

Objective To develop a best practice guide for managing people with plantar heel pain (PHP). Methods Mixed-methods design including systematic review, expert interviews and patient survey. Data ...