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| | Calf Strain (Rupture of the gastrocnemius or soleus muscle) |
 | | Pain and swelling or bruising in the calf muscle. | | | A sudden sharp pain in the calf muscle followed by difficulty using it is usually a give away for a calf strain. | | | Sports massage techniques used to treat and prevent calf muscle injuries. |
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http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/backlowerleg/calfstrain.htm
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| | Lee Hayward Calf Muscles |
| | This is a basic calf movement that works the gastrocnemius muscles. | | | There are several other smaller muscles in your lower legs, all of which will be developed by focusing on working the calves. | | | There are two primary muscle groups on the back of the lower legs - the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. |
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| | Calf Muscle Strain |
| | The calf muscle, the gastrocnemius in medical language, is a two-joint muscle. | | | The plantaris muscle and its tendon is a small muscle in the back of the leg which is a remnant of early man. Twenty percent of us do not have one, so it isn’t very vital to lower leg power. The plantaris tendon is approximately one one-hundredth the size of the Achilles tendon. | | | During the first three hours, swelling, pain, and muscle spasm all set in. |
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http://www.physicaltherapywebsites.com/library/ch15/calf_muscle_strain.asp
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| | Calf Implants Calf Augmentation Information About The Procedure Before After Photos |
| | Calf implants can help patients where one calf muscle is thinner or smaller than the other—due to nerve damage—and can help with a more balanced leg appearance. | | | Calf implants can help give patients with the condition more balance to the calf muscle area. | | | Many people are dissatisfied with the shape/size of their calf muscles to the point that they avoid wearing garments that expose their legs. |
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| | PodiatryNetwork.com - Calf Muscle Stretching |
| | Calf muscle stretching is very useful in the treatment of many foot disorders and for the prevention of foot problems. | | | Excessive tightness of the calf muscles can contribute to many foot problems and some knee problems. | | | The calf muscle has a natural tendency to tighten, as we get older. |
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http://www.podiatrynetwork.com/r_calf_muscle_stretching.cfm
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| | American Running Association |
| | Other signs of calf strain can include pain while trying to contract your calf muscles, muscle spasms, bruising, tenderness and inability to walk on your toes. | | | In particular, a rupture of the plantaris muscle is very painful. | | | Tight muscles: This is the main culprit behind pulled calf muscles. |
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http://www.americanrunning.org/displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=1778
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| | Muscle Pain |
| | Generic Soma is a muscle relaxant.It is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles. | | | Muscle pain is most frequently related to tension, overuse, or muscle injury from exercise or physically-demanding work.. | | | It is useful for the relief of acute, painful muscle strains and spasms. |
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http://calf-muscle-pain.firstcitizensdallas.com
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| | Social Soccer - Articles and Interviews - Calf Muscle Strain |
| | The calf muscle group consists of the gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscles, situated at the back of the lower leg. | | | With a grade two calf strain there is immediate pain which is more severe than the pain of a grade one injury. | | | There may be a sensation of cramp or tightness and a slight feeling of pain when the muscles are stretched or contracted. |
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http://www.socialsoccer.com/forums/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=67
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| | The primary problem is that the internal pressure of the muscle is so great (due to the tightening/protective mechanism of the body) that new blood, which is vital for reparation and recovery, cannot enter the muscle. | | | External pressure, greater than the protective internal muscular pressure, has to be applied to the calf muscles in an effort to relax the muscle and encourage a copious, nutrient-rich blood flow necessary for proper food and oxygen to the muscle. | | | It is critical to have the muscle in a totally relaxed state while treating it. |
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http://orion.math.uwaterloo.ca/~hwolkowi/house.d/health
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| | Calf Injuries |
| | If your calf muscles are too tight, they can't take the sudden stress, so they strain, they pop, and end up causing you real grief. | | | The good news is that no matter what your sex or sport, most calf muscle injuries are avoidable, if you understand the basics of prevention. | | | You simply must keep your calf muscles stretched and flexible. |
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http://tms.ecol.net/fitness/calfinj.htm
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| | Bodybuilding.com - Ron Harris - Calf Implants And Synthol: Learn The Truth! |
| | Unless you lost your calf muscle in an accident, the surgery is considered elective and not covered by medical insurance. | | | The oil-inflated muscle groups were so shiny and round that they would look out of place on any human body. | | | Now, though the effect is quite obvious, as the Synthol-enhanced muscles take on shapes never found on any actual human being, you can go to any contest or large fitness expo and see several men who have injected enough oil into their bi's and tri's to satisfy their most extreme desires. |
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| | Musculoskeletal Experiments |
| | The adaptation of muscle and bone to weightlessness is an expected response to the microgravity environment, but the loss of muscle mass and changes in the ways muscles are used can become a disadvantage to astronauts upon return to Earth. | | | Also, since the force generated by the contractile component of the muscle is transmitted to the bone by elastic structures in series with the muscle, this experiment will analyze the relationship between muscle force and the length that the elastic structures stretch. | | | The results also may reveal the importance of muscle use in the learning and forgetting of motor skills and may shed light on whether unstressed muscles and their neural networks compensate appropriately so that they regain the ability to move precisely or to maintain the appropriate postures in both Earth's gravity and a microgravity environment. |
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http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/shuttle/lms/overview/mus.html
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| | Calf Muscles Gastrocs Imperative - Calf Muscle Building Exercise - Calf Muscle Workout |
| | The calves (lateral and medial muscle bellies of the gastrocnemius) are connected to the heel bone by a very long tendon. | | | All majors features in magazines dealing with pumping up the gastrocnemius which is the main bulk of the calf giving it's diamond shape and rich lower leg contours, writers have conditioned our minds to believe this is the hardest muscle on the body to develop. | | | Well, there is, and calves with their various ratios of red and white muscle fibers, are no more difficult to train than any other muscle... |
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| | Calf muscle - pulled, torn, strained, sliced, diced, what? |
| | Check out the picture: http://www.mindfulness.com/of1.asp for massaging the calf muscle. | | | muscles have been an issue, and massage and proper pre-run warm-up has helped a great deal. | | | muscle fibers around either side of the knotted muscle encapsulated by the tightened fascia. |
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http://www.cyclingforums.com/showthread.php?t=87064
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| | Treatment modality for pulled calf muscle - Talk Tennis |
| | First, I'd 'explore' the calf muscle with gentle finger pressure and try to determine if there is a 'hot' spot or whether the discomfort is spread out. | | | Based on 32 years experience coaching track and field and cross country, I've observed enough cases of calf 'discomfort' to suggest several causes: (1) an arch or foot problem with incorrect shoes; (2) 'awkward' biomechanics (3) dehydration; (4) mineral deficiency; (5) contact injury; (6) overuse injury (muscle contraction is body defense against overextension). | | | If there is a 'knot' in the muscle, try moderate finger pressure massage followed by ice for 15-20 min. |
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http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=38047
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| | Emory Healthcare Calf Muscle Strain " |
| | Strengthening - Begin strengthening exercises for your calf muscles as recommended by a health care professional. | | | Calf Muscle Strain (Pulled Calf Muscle; Gastrocnemius Strain) | | | If you still have tenderness in the calf while taking these drugs, do not return to physical activity. |
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http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/sports/sub_menu/gastrocnemius.html
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| | Calf Muscle Pain Solutions |
| | Calf muscle pain solutions from Aircast are formulated to give the best possible results for your rehabilitation. | | | Indications: Gastroc pulls, Gastroc contusions, Soft tissue injuries, calf muscle pain. | | | The Aircast Cryo/Cuff combines focal compression with cold to provide optimal control of swelling, edema, hematoma, hemarthrosis, and calf muscle pain. |
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| | Strain in Right Calf Muscle |
| | My right calf muscle feels ok but not quite as strong and as relaxed as the left one. | | | I rested for about 30 mins, massaged my calf muscle, had some beef soup (I had stopped at a restaurant)and then headed back home. | | | As for your calf muscle, I suggest you get your body over to someone qualified. |
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| | torn calf muscle |
| | Only when a return to full muscle strength has been achieved, under medical supervision, is it sensible for the patient to indulge in any form of sport, training or additional exercise by way of keep fit classes, working out in a gym, aerobics etc. | | | See Muscles for information about how muscles work. | | | Rest and the use of techniques to improve the circulation, reduce swelling and the forming of adhesions between the muscle fibres are very important. |
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http://www.londonphysiocentre.com/torn-calf-muscle.htm
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| | Generic Soma |
| | Muscle relaxers are for specific muscle injury and pain and should not be used for general body aches and pains. | | | This medication relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries. | | | This medication may be taken with food or immediately after meals to prevent stomach upset. |
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| | Triathlete Magazine - messages |
| | The first and most likely idea for single sided calf pain is leg length difference with the pain occurring on the long leg side. | | | What cured me was doing calf raises and strength training for the calf muscle. | | | I'm not sure if this is the same thing, about 4-5 years ago I was having calf pain also, but it was more of a sharp pain in the meat(middle) of the calf. |
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http://www.triathletemag.com/exec/triathlete/messages.cfm?table=msgboards&id=46&messages=yes&topic_id=3814
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| | Torn Calf muscle - Runner's World Forum Messages |
| | This is important because the healing muscle needs to be encouraged to grow back in the right direction (I kid you not)I had physio every other day for 3 weeks and then twice a week for 4 weeks. | | | Both times it was a sharp pain in my right calf. | | | Looks liek i have torn my calf muscle. |
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| | Calf muscle question. - Discuss Fitness |
| | I know they are a stubborn muscle group to develop and I have read alot of conflicting advice on how to exercise them. | | | The muscle gains I am making in most of my body keeps me motivated. | | | Why Bad for Fat loss and Muscle Growth? |
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http://www.discussfitness.com/forums/f2/calf-muscle-question-24985.html
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| | calf muscle, calves, exercise, sexy calves, CALVES, EXERCISE, SEXY CALVES, Calves, Exercise, Sexy Calves |
| | Well ballerinas use special biomechanical movements and techniques that place muscle growth stress on the calves that exceed the normal threshold and defense mechanisms of the calves. | | | It is not as painful as a conventional calf program, nor is there much soreness after the first few workouts! | | | I must admit that I was skeptical of this training method as well, but since it was a free article, I thought I would give it a try. |
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| | Dard for calf muscle exercises DARD calf muscle exercise equipment |
| | A DARD ensures against injury while it isolates the tibialis anterior muscles at the front of the lower legs, and prevents or helps re-habilitate painful shin splints. | | | This does not permit the proper kinetic linkage, and therefore, the ability to work muscles that span the ankle joint are under developed. | | | It strengthens the arms and lower body, trains dorsi-flexion of the foot, develops strength and stability in the ankles, knees and the major and minor muscles of the upper leg, and increases lower leg strength and stability, while it ensures against injury. |
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| | Calf Muscle Pain - Eased with Thermophore |
| | A treatment option for calf muscle pain is use of the Thermophore Heat Pack for 20 to 30 minutes several times a day to relax the muscle tension, which is causing the hurt. | | | It's moist heat relieves the ache of calf muscle pain fast and safely! | | | Moist heat improves circulation, brings fresh blood to the affected area and takes away waste. |
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| | Huge Calf Muscle - Discuss Bodybuilding |
| | yea but my calf hurt so bad because I hadn;t been working my legs and all the sudden I was doing calf raises with my body weight and 200 lbs. | | | RE: Huge Calf Muscle - 7/18/2005 8:56:22 PM | | | RE: Huge Calf Muscle - 7/9/2005 7:13:55 PM |
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| | Calf Implants can increase the size of the calf muscle |
| | A surgical procedure to increase the size and shape of the calf. | | | Once the procedure is completed and the areas healed, a remarkably natural appearance is achieved. | | | Bodybuilders, atheletes, and models often request more definition in the calf muscle area. |
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| | Calf muscle exercises for the calf muscle |
| | The deepest calf muscles can switch their contractions on and off adjusting to the slightest shift in upright movement of the body as a whole. | | | The other important function is to assist in control of body tone required to maintain the standing posture. | | | Calf muscles work in two ways, they perform the movement of lifting the heel and bending the ankle (essential in walking and lifting the body weight in standing), and also assist in bending the knee as their insertion is above the knee joint. |
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| | Pulled calf muscle |
| | muscle pulss or strains are a tough thing to percsribe the right treatment since what works for some people wont work for others. | | | make sure you stretch alot, and i personally like aleve over advil for muscle pain. | | | Calf injuries (my wife had one last year) can heal completely, but it ain't gonna happen in a week. |
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| | Pain in the Calf Muscle |
| | When i wake up in the morning, i have trouble walking because of pain in my calf muscle. | | | Check out our article on calf stretching for information on proper stretching. | | | Start stretching your calf muscle three or four times a day. |
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| | Calf & Achilles' Tendon Stretches |
| | Focus your attention on the calf muscle and see it in your mind's eye as it loosens and warms up. | | | Lean into the wall until you feel tension in the calf muscle of the extended leg. | | | You can do this one leg at a time, or both together, depending on which feels like the best stretch. |
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| | Calf Muscle Injury :: the yoga.com forums |
| | I have a problem with my calf muscles in that a few years ago I used to do a bit of jogging but kept getting cramp in the calf muscle. | | | The problem is about two weeks ago, when with my son watching him play football, I turned to get the ball and experienced a sharp pain in the middle of my right calf (not the usual cramp pain I used to get). | | | something or other which is in the middle of my calf so pretty sure it's nothing to do with the lower muscle near te achilles. |
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| | FightingArts Forums: Strained Calf Muscle |
| | Rest and stretching is one thing - but as soon as you feel ready you should begin to strenthen the muscle esp. in streched positions. | | | Nearly two weeks ago, in TKD, I strained my right calf muscle. | | | I threw the first with my right leg, and before I even lifted my left leg, a pain shot through the right calf that simply placed me on the mat! |
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| | The Anatomy of the Calf Muscles |
| | build muscle and strength using groundbreaking new training techniques you won't find anywhere else | | | is the calf muscle that is visible from the outside of the body. | | | is most active when doing calf exercises where the knee is bent, such as seated calf raises. |
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| | DrNick.com - Q & A Topic: “Tennis Leg” / Pulled Calf Muscle |
| | Spend more time warming up and stretching your calf muscle and drink plenty of fluids since dehydration is sometimes a factor in muscle injuries. | | | A. It sounds as though you have a “tennis leg&; which is a name given to a calf strain in the mid to upper area of the calf in the muscle belly itself or at the muscle tendon junction. | | | I was playing tennis and felt a sudden pain in my mid to upper calf area. |
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| | Calf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | With respect to cattle calves, calf meat is called veal; fine calf skin used for pages in early codexes is called pergamon. | | | A cattle calf is a child of a cow and a bull and a calf that has lost its mother is referred to as a dogie. | | | Calves feed from their mother's udders for a few weeks before eating solid food. |
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| | FightingArts Forums: calf muscle |
| | Bad muscle tears can leave large bruises in the muscle. | | | Don't listen to anyone but your doctor and then when he says it ok to train again.......never heard of anyone tearing thier muscle on a front kick? |
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| | Behind Cyst Knee |
| | The ligaments and menisci, along with the muscles which traverse the joint, prevent movement beyond the knee's intended range of motion. | | | Injury In sports such as skiing and soccer, or other sports that involve great stress to the knees, it is common to tear one or more ligaments or cartilages. | | | Movements The knee permits the following movements: flexion, extension, locking, unlocking, and slight rotation. |
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