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 Correct Underpronation

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Kevin Rail

Underpronation is a term that also goes by the name "supination." In the fitness industry, this means your ankle does not roll inward when your heel touches the ground while walking or running. Prolonged underpronation of the foot can lead to plantar fasciitis and tendinitis in the Achilles tendon.