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Gastrocnemius muscle weakness (in standing position) Upper motor neuron lesion (for example, hemiplegia as the result of a cerebrovascular accident) Lower motor neuron lesion (for example, in post-polio syndrome) Deficit in joint proprioception; Lower limb length discrepancy; Congenital genu recurvatum; Cerebral palsy; Muscular dystrophy
A burst cyst commonly causes calf pain, swelling and redness that may mimic thrombophlebitis. A specimen from a cadaver of a Baker's cyst in popliteal space Baker's cyst on axial MRI with communicating channel between the semimembranosus muscle and the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle.
A bucket-handle tear of the knee is a specific type of meniscal injury characterized by a longitudinal tear of the medial or lateral meniscus, where a displaced inner fragment resembles the appearance of a "bucket handle". [1]
In order to tone and strengthen this muscle, you will need to incorporate exercises into your routine that hit all of these parts. The long head runs along the inner side of the upper arm and ...
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 ...
Norovirus, sometimes called the “winter vomiting disease” or “two-bucket disease” — because it causes both vomiting and diarrhea — is on the rise across the nation, even as seasonal ...
Treatment involves removing or breaking apart the cords that are pulling the fingers toward the palm. This can be done a number of ways, typically through surgery. “The last thing I wanted to do ...
This photo demonstrates a calf raise exercise that can be performed to strengthen two of the major ankle plantar flexor muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. This exercise can be performed with minimal to no equipment. A step can be added under the foot to enhance range of motion and weights can be added to increase the resistance [18]