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2. Achilles tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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   The main symptom of an Achilles tendon rupture is the sudden onset of sharp pain in the heel. Additionally, a snap or "pop" may be heard as the tendon breaks. Some people describe the pain as a hit or kick behind the lower leg. There is difficulty walking immediately. It may be difficult to push off or stand on the toes of the injured leg.

3. Achilles tendinitis - Wikipedia

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   Strengthening calf muscles, avoiding over-training, and selecting more appropriate footwear are more well-regarded options. [4] [5] [6] Running mechanics can be improved with simple exercises that will help runners avoid Achilles injury. [7] Treatment typically involves rest, ice, non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs), and physical ...

4. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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   3D animation depicting strain. A strain is an acute or chronic soft tissue injury that occurs to a muscle, tendon, or both. The equivalent injury to a ligament is a sprain. [1] Generally, the muscle or tendon overstretches and partially tears, under more physical stress than it can withstand, often from a sudden increase in duration, intensity ...

5. Reasons You Have Pain in the Back of Your Knee When ...

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   A variety of conditions can cause posterior knee pain that worsens when you straighten your leg. This includes muscle strains, ligament tears, nerve or meniscus damage, Baker’s cysts, and blood ...

6. Knee Pain When Walking: Potential Causes and What to Do Next

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   Runner's knee: "Patellofemoral pain," also called runner's knee, is a term that refers to pain around the kneecap. Overuse, muscle imbalances, or improper footwear often cause this pain. It is ...

7. 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]