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2. Ankle jerk reflex - Wikipedia

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   It is a type of stretch reflex that tests the function of the gastrocnemius muscle and the nerve that supplies it. A positive result would be the jerking of the foot towards its plantar surface. Being a deep tendon reflex, it is monosynaptic. It is also a stretch reflex. These are monosynaptic spinal segmental reflexes.

3. Clonus - Wikipedia

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   Clonus at the ankle is tested by rapidly flexing the foot into dorsiflexion (upward), inducing a stretch to the gastrocnemius muscle. [1] Subsequent beating of the foot will result, however only a sustained clonus (5 beats or more) is considered abnormal.

4. Gastrocnemius muscle - Wikipedia

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   The gastrocnemius muscle may also become inflamed due to overuse. Anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy (heat, massage, and stretching) may be useful. Anatomical abnormalities involving the medial head of gastrocnemius muscle result in popliteal artery entrapment syndrome.

5. Anterior compartment syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Other common symptoms include excessive swelling that causes the skin to become hot, stretched and glossy. Pain, paresthesias, and tenderness in both the ischemic muscles and the region supplied by the deep common fibular nerve are exhibited by patients with this condition. Sensitivity to passive stretch and active contraction are common, and ...

6. Being flexible could help you live longer, a new study ... - AOL

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   The first move will stretch one muscle in the calf and the second another. Each of these attach to the Achilles tendon and will help to reduce contractures [a shortening that affects joint ...

7. The Foot Rocker relieves tight calves and plantar fasciitis ...

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   Stretch and strengthen leg muscles ... There's a simple but clever device called the Vive Foot Rocker that's ergonomically designed to stretch calf muscles and keep you flexible — ultimately ...

8. Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia

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   Coblation surgery has recently been proposed as an alternative surgical approach for the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. [30] Gastrocnemius recession is a surgical procedure that involves lengthening the gastrocnemius muscle to reduce tension in the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia. This technique improves the ankle's range of ...

9. The Foot Rocker is on sale at Amazon - AOL

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   Stretch and strengthen leg muscles ... There's a simple but clever device called the Vive Foot Rocker that's ergonomically designed to stretch calf muscles and keep you flexible — ultimately ...