To treat these Achilles injuries, exercises need to target the soleus muscle and the gastrocnemius muscle, which together form the calf along the lower back of your leg. Depending on the type of ...

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

2). Evaluation of the gastroc-soleus complex (Achilles tendon) will invariably reveal a loss of motion with passive dorsiflexion. This should be performed with the knee extended (gastroc-soleus ...

“Because your Achilles tendon attaches the gastrocnemius to the soleus, any tightness or weakness in the calf muscles can result in Achilles injuries. They’re one of the most painful and ...

1 Several studies have shown associations between Achilles tendinopathy and Plantarflexor power ... Testing utilised a knee extended position (both Gastrocnemius and Soleus) and an 80º knee flexed ...

Concentric and eccentric loading in single and then multiple planes (late phase) encouraged normal gastrocnemius and soleus function. Aquatic rehabilitative exercises for Achilles tendinopathy provide ...