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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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    The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. [12] It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone of the foot. The calf muscles are the gastrocnemius, soleus and the heel bone is called the calcaneus. It is approximately 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) long and begins near the middle part of the calf.

  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. 5 Achilles Tendon Stretches for Your Stiff Lower Legs - AOL

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    5 Exercises for the Achilles Tendon Calf Foam Roller. 1 to 2 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds. ... Pull on the band to create the stretch in your calf muscle. Hold for five to 10 seconds.

  6. Achilles tendon - Wikipedia

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    The Achilles tendon connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneal tuberosity on the calcaneus (heel bone). [10] The tendon begins near the middle of the calf, and receives muscle fibers on its inner surface, particularly from the soleus muscle, almost to its lower end.

  7. Triceps surae muscle - Wikipedia

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    A calf strain refers to damage to a muscle or its attaching tendons. [3] [4] A premature return before recovery is achieved will result in a prolonged recovery or incomplete return to baseline prior to injury. [1] Stretches such as alternating calf raises can improve flexibility as well as mobilize legs before running. [4]

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    Rub A535 Muscle and Joint Heat Cream is the best extra-strength muscle pain relief cream because of its fast-acting and deep-penetrating formula. Its active ingredients—methyl salicylate ...

  9. Thompson test - Wikipedia

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    The Thompson test (also called Simmonds' test or Simmonds-Thompson test) is used in lower limb examination to test for the rupture of the Achilles tendon. [1] [2] The patient lies face down with feet hanging off the edge of the bed.

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