An overuse of anything can cause wear and tear and our body is no exception, especially our joints. Over or improper use of our joints may lead to joint cartilage overload, which is otherwise known as arthritis. Arthritis comes in two common forms – osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down from...
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
Parkway East Medical Centre
1 Farrer Park Station Road, Connexion
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Keeping Our Achilles Tendon Healthy
The Achilles tendon consists of fibrous tissues that connect the calf muscles to the heel bones. It is cushioned by bursae, which are small sacs of fluid at the heel. In terms of size and strength, the Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. A pull is felt by the heel...