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WebMD shows you how you can often treat plantar fasciitis with home remedies, including ice, rest, stretching, and night splints.

Learn more from WebMD about Achilles tendon injuries, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

What exercises can I do for my Achilles tendon?

Some people are naturally more flexible than others. But even if you weren’t born flexible, you can benefit from regularly stretching your leg muscles.

Find out more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for rotator cuff tears, and how long a recovery you may expect.

Weak ankles make it more likely you’ll get a painful sprain. Try these exercises to pump up those ankles to prevent injury.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that your doctor can treat with a variety of procedures from noninvasive to surgical.

WebMD explains plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the tissues in the bottom of your foot.

If the bottom of your foot hurts when you walk, you may have a condition called plantar fasciitis. WebMD explains the causes and symptoms of this condition.

Your Achilles tendon is small but mighty – it helps you walk and move your foot. What happens when you injure it?

If you injure your Achilles tendon, you may be in a little pain – or you might be unable to walk. Here are the options for treating your injury.

If you’ve injured your Achilles tendon, you could be facing a long road to recovery. Here’s what to expect as you heal.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that your doctor can treat with a variety of procedures from noninvasive to surgical.

Knee ligament injuries can be painful and debilitating. Learn more about the parts of your knee and how injuries are treated.

An ankle sprain is a common injury caused by turning or twisting your ankle. Your symptoms depend on how much your ankle ligament is strained or torn.

Stuck in a fitness rut? WebMD explains how to challenge yourself to kick things up, improve your health – and not overdo it.

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Picture of shoulder rolls; Sit tall with your feet flat on the floor and spread comfortably apart. Roll your shoulders up,then back,then down,then forward in a smooth,circular motion. Now roll your shoulders in the other direction. Repeat 2 to 4 times. ...

Picture of knee extension exercise; Sit in a chair with your foot resting on a stool across from you and your knee slightly raised. Gently push the raised knee toward the floor using only your leg muscles. You will feel the top of your thigh get tight,and at the same time you will feel a stretch at the back of your knee. Hold for about 6 seconds,then relax for up to 10 seconds. Repeat 8 to 12 times. ...

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Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life

Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life

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