Typically, Achilles tendonitis causes inflammation and pain along the back of the calf and heel. It can cause severe pain and stiffness and limit daily activities like walking and performing basic ...

Also, following compound comminuted fractures, even though the foot has been encased in plaster in a neutral position, the tendon or belly of the gastrocnemius muscle becomes scarified and tends ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves ...

A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years ...

With the cast in place, the patient is instructed to begin isometric gastrocnemius-soleus complex ... which ultimately increases muscle and tendon strength. [6] ...