A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the lower leg. These injuries are most often caused by minor tears ...

However, to date, there is no general agreement on the optimal eccentric exercise protocol as subregional strain differences within the Achilles tendon are not taken into account. The purpose of this ...

Proper stretching and strengthening exercises may relieve these symptoms. Achilles tendonitis ... Tight calf muscles put extra strain on the Achilles tendon when performing daily movements as ...

1 Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2 Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia Methods: Forty five patients with symptoms in 57 ...