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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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    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. Contraction of the calf muscles flexes the foot down.

  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. Tone your calves with these 20 simple exercises - AOL

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    Learn calf muscle anatomy and the best calf exercises for your leg workout to improve strength, balance, stability and to run faster, according to a personal trainer. Tone your calves with these ...

  6. Meniscus tear - Wikipedia

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    Those muscles include the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf muscles. One popular exercise used to strengthen the hamstrings is the leg curl. It is also important to properly stretch the hamstrings; doing standing toe touches can do this. Seated leg extensions strengthen the quadriceps and doing the quadriceps stretch will help loosen the muscles.

  7. Achilles tendinitis - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms and examination. [3] Proposed interventions to treat tendinopathy have limited or no scientific evidence to support them, such as pre-exercise stretching, strengthening calf muscles, avoiding over-training, adjustment of running mechanics, and selection of footwear.

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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. Running injuries - Wikipedia

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    Recurrence is a common issue with iliotibial band syndrome, as pain goes away with a period of rest, but symptoms can easily come back as the runner returns to training. During recovery, the muscles on the outside of the hip can be stretched to reduce tightness in the band.

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