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  2. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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    Muscle strain, pulled muscle, torn muscle: Two images of the same strain to the hamstring and associated bruising. One of the pictures was shot through a mirror. Specialty: Emergency medicine: Symptoms: Bruise, swelling, redness and soreness: Causes: Excessive stress and/or repeated injury on a muscle

  3. Achilles tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms include the sudden onset of sharp pain in the heel. [3] A snapping sound may be heard as the tendon breaks and walking becomes difficult. [4] Rupture typically occurs as a result of a sudden bending up of the foot when the calf muscle is engaged, direct trauma, or long-standing tendonitis.

  4. Gastrocnemius muscle - Wikipedia

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    The gastrocnemius muscle is prone to spasms, which are painful, involuntary contractions of the muscle that may last several minutes. [5] A severe ankle dorsiflexion force may result in a Medial Gastrocnemius Strain (MGS) injury of the muscle, commonly referred to as a "torn" or "strained" calf muscle, which is acutely painful and disabling. [6]

  5. Charley horse - Wikipedia

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    Dead legs and charley horses are two different types of injuries: A charley horse involves the muscles contracting without warning, and can last from a few seconds to a couple days. A dead leg often occurs in contact sports , such as football, when an athlete suffers a knee or other blunt trauma to the lateral quadriceps causing a haematoma or ...

  6. Achilles tendinitis - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms and examination. [3] Proposed interventions to treat tendinopathy have limited or no scientific evidence to support them, such as pre-exercise stretching, strengthening calf muscles, avoiding over-training, adjustment of running mechanics, and selection of footwear.

  7. Tone your calves with these 20 simple exercises - AOL

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    Calf raises. Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged. Squeezing your calf muscles, slowly raise your body, lifting your heels until you’re on your toes.

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