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Q+A: Why this sudden calf soreness?
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Until two years ago I ran three times a week on woodland trails, but have recently joined colleagues for lunchtime runs, mainly on pavements. Since then Ive experienced pain in both legs from just below my calf muscle to the Achilles tendon
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Bodyworks: Calf Muscle Tear
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 14:18:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
UAN:210 Article type:++add tibial periostitis link++-->SymptomsUnlike compartment syndromes, this injury hits you with sudden pain, like a kick in the back of the calf. Trying to rise on tiptoe, let alone walk normally, hurts.SignsThe doctor
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Q+A: My calf cramps agonisingly after a mile. Why?
By Christian Brookes on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q If I try to run any further than a mile, my left calf tightens up and cramps very quickly. Its so painful I simply have to stop. As you can imagine, Im at my wits end, whats wrong?A Pain in the calves can be caused by many different
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Q+A: I've had calf pain for a fortnight. Why?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Ive been suffering from pain in my right calf for a couple of weeks. I rest for a few days and then run, but I cant seem to shake it off. How long should I rest for, and are there any exercises I can do to speed recovery?A With any injury
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Q+A: Calf strains: Why they occur and how to treat
By Judith Pitt-Brooke on 13/02/2006 15:51:05
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I’m 44 years old and have been running for 20 years. I stretch my calves and hamstrings before I run but have recently suffered a calf strain after a few miles. How can I avoid this and how should these injuries be treated when they occur?A From
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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins
By Ted Spiker on 01/05/2007 14:26:20
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours
Your calves and shins may not have the complex construction or delicate reputation of your knees and feet, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In a recent survey of 14,000 injured runners, sports podiatrist Stephen M Pribut found that calf
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Injury-proof your body: calves and shins (Preview)
By Ted Spiker on 30/04/2007 14:51:29
The calf and shin are pretty simple structures, but their health is key to your running. here's how to take care of yours (Non-subscriber preview)
Your calves and shins may not have the complex construction or delicate reputation of your knees and feet, but that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In a recent survey of 14,000 injured runners, sports podiatrist Stephen M Pribut found that calf
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Which Injury Specialist: Osteopaths
By Rob Watts on 05/06/2000 19:12:36
When to go, what to expect
injury in his right calf. Having visited a variety of specialists, he eventually consulted an osteopath, who discovered that the problem stemmed from a change of job a couple of years previously. At work he was standing for hours on end, always
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The RW Complete Guide To Stretching
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 16:38:43
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
and bringing your feet closer to your body intensifies the stretch. 4. Gastrocnemius (upper calf) stretch
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Q+A: How can I deal with Achilles scar tissue?
By Martin Haines on 10/09/2000 18:25:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
at stretching not only the gastrocnemius, but also the soleus (these are the upper and lower calf muscles). Use the standard calf stretch, in which you lean into a wall with your arms outstretched. Stretch your gastrocnemius with the knee straight, and your
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