What Causes Achilles Tendon Injuries?

Understanding what causes Achilles tendon injuries usually comes down to a mismatch between the load placed on the tendon and its ability to tolerate that load, whether that happens gradually over months of training or suddenly during a single explosive movement. Most Achilles problems are the result of repetitive overload, a rapid change in activity, reduced tendon […]

When Should You Consider Bunion Surgery? Signs, Timing and Recovery

Updated 2026. When should you consider bunion surgery? The short answer is that surgery is usually considered when a bunion causes persistent pain on most days, limits walking, work or exercise, or continues to worsen despite a fair trial of non-surgical measures such as wider footwear, padding and orthoses. A bunion that is visible but painless […]