Calf muscles are responsible for speed and power during exercise, as well as giving you control. Your calves give you gas to run up a hill and act as your “brakes” to keep you from falling on your way down. Weak or tight calf muscles can lead to common running and exercise-related injuries such as:READ MORE ›
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What is Calf Muscle Stretching?
What is Calf Muscle Stretching? Excessive tightening of the calf muscles can cause many foot and knee conditions. The Achilles tendon attaches to the calf muscle and as this muscle tightens, it limits the movement of the ankle joint. Foot joints are forced to move abnormally during walking or exercising when there is not anREAD MORE ›