Gastrocnemius vs. soleus strain: how to differentiate and deal with calf muscle injuries.
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.
Bryan Dixon
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Marquette Sports Medicine Institute, Marquette, MI, USA. bdixon@mgh.org