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Gastrocnemius vs. soleus strain: how to differentiate and deal with calf muscle injuries

Author: J. Bryan Dixon

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Calf strains are common injuries seen in primary care and sports medicine clinics. Differentiating strains of the gastrocnemius or soleus is important for treatment and prognosis. Simple clinical testing can assist in diagnosis and is aided by knowledge of the anatomy and common clinical presentation.

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Title: Gastrocnemius vs. soleus strain: how to differentiate and deal with calf muscle injuries
Author: J. Bryan Dixon
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Humana Press Inc
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-009-9045-8

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