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The lower leg consists of tibia and fibula (the two bones between the knee and the ankle). The main muscle that is found in the lower leg that is responsible for walking, balance as well as running and jumping, the gastrocnemius. The gastrocnemius is the big calf muscle that is found at the back of the lower leg.
Achilles tendinopathy refers to the Achilles tendon which connect the calf muscles (gastrocnemius) to the heel bone (calcaneus) and it is actually the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. Despite that it can still be subjugated to wear…
The Achilles tendon which connects the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. Despite that it can still rupture. This is when the tendon becomes overstretched,…
Forearm The forearm is often used for everyday tasks and many types of sports and thus the muscles in the arms can be become strained as a result of overuse. For a wide range of reasons such as, overworking yourself…
Sciatica refers to a type of nerve pain that travels from the sciatic nerve which is found on either side, above the butt cheeks and the nerves derive from the lower spine and the pain radiates down to each leg….
Shin splints describes the pain that is located at the front of the leg (the shin) and this is caused by over straining the muscles at the front of the leg and the soft connective tissues tendons and ligaments alike….
A stress Fracture also known as micro fractures are small cracks in the bone that are caused through repetitive force that is usually caused by overuse. Often occurs from running long distances or jumping excessively without the adequate recovery time…
