"Look for shoes with thick, shock-absorbing soles to reduce stress on the joints and soft tissues after running," says ...

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. It typically occurs due to overuse injuries and will resolve with rest. However, severe cases may require medical intervention.

Background Orthotic heel lifts are thought to lower tension in the Achilles tendon, but the evidence supporting this is equivocal. Objective To investigate the effect of a 12 mm in-shoe orthotic heel ...