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Along with the soleus muscle, the gastrocnemius forms half of the calf muscle. Its function is plantar flexing the foot at the ankle joint and flexing the leg at the knee joint. The gastrocnemius is primarily involved in running, jumping and other "fast" movements of leg, and to a lesser degree in walking and standing.
Intermittent claudication, also known as vascular claudication, is a symptom that describes muscle pain on mild exertion (ache, cramp, numbness or sense of fatigue), [1] classically in the calf muscle, which occurs during exercise, such as walking, and is relieved by a short period of rest.
Analysis of human embryological development has shown that the popliteal artery and the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle arise at approximately the same time. Because of that, abnormal development of muscle's position in relation to the nearby vessels can result in potential vascular compromise. [ 3 ]
Lie on your back with your arms extended to the sides and legs extended long. Bring one knee up towards your chest and slowly lower it across your body, twisting your spine. Hold for about 1 ...
It is classically described by pain out of proportion to the injury, or pain with passive stretching of the muscles. [5] Normal compartment pressure should be 12-18 mmHg; higher is abnormal and needs treatment. [9] Treatment is urgent surgery to open the compartment. [5] If not treated within six hours, it can cause permanent muscle or nerve ...
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Tightness in the calf muscles has also been known to be involved in the onset of Achilles tendinitis. [ 11 ] During the loading phase of the running and walking cycle, the ankle and foot naturally pronate and supinate by approximately 5 degrees. [ 12 ]
Muscle memory helps you get back into shape faster after a break, makes complex movements feel more intuitive, and allows you to transition between similar activities easier (think: from tennis to ...