A new bridge built as part of a project to widen a section of the A1 has been found to have defects. The Allerdene Bridge, in Gateshead, was replaced by a new structure that opened in September ...

Biceps tendon tears or ruptures are often painful and frightening injuries. Although they typically occur in men of middle age or older, these injuries can also happen to younger and elderly ...

The patellar tendon connects the kneecap (the patella) to the shinbone. This is part of the "extensor mechanism" of the knee. Together with the kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and the quadriceps muscle, ...

My PhD aimed to gain insights in the relationship between triceps surae muscle force-sharing, Achilles tendon properties, and changes in pain, tendon structure and functioning during rehabilitation in ...

A seven-month-old baby has died after a crash on the A1 as officers investigate whether the incident was linked to icy conditions. The baby boy suffered serious injuries when the vehicle left the ...

The A1 and A4 pulleys were next strongest ... Coert et al [22] have recently examined the flexor tendon-pulley interaction after tendon repair. Using human fresh-frozen cadaver fingers, they ...

Looking for a hip-flexor-loosening routine? These five moves will strengthen and release tight hips, keep them loose in the long term and not only make you a better runner, but also make running ...

Runners often concentrate on building strength in their calves, glutes, hamstrings and quads, but one crucial muscle group that's often neglected is the hip flexor muscles. These muscles ...

Tendon grafting can be performed in one or two stages depending on the status of the pulley system and the flexor tendon sheath. A tendon graft can be placed immediately if the pulley system is ...