Achilles Tendon Health: Stretches, Rehab and Injury Care

Stretching a shortened Achilles tendon and correcting underpronation are vital for foot mobility. Identifying signs of a torn calf ligament or a stretched tendon early ensures a safer return to high-impact workouts.

How to Heal a Stretched Tendon in the Foot

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Beth Rifkin

Tendons are tissues that connect your muscles to your bones. They help your body to move by pulling on your bones when muscles contract. The main tendons that run through the foot and ankle are the achilles, anterior tibial, posterior tivial, flexor, extensor and peroneal tibial.