Which calf stretch devices are best? Your calf muscles need to be loose enough for your ankles to perform a full range of motion, and taking care of your calves should be a top priority if you are an ...

Calf strength and ankle mobility are crucial for all athletes but particularly runners. When your foot strikes the ground, the functional stability of the whole kinetic chain relies on a strong and ...

Physical therapist David Barouche has created a new fitness gadget called CalfPRO, offering the world’s first leveraged calf stretching system. CalfPRO has been designed to hold your heel in the ...

We’ve all been there: You arrive at the top of a steep climb, and as good as getting to the summit feels, you’re plagued by the feeling that your calves are about to burst open. Your Achilles tendon ...

A From our 30s both the muscle tissue and tendon part of the calf muscle are subject to age-related changes. The changes in the connective tissue, which is the non-contracting part of the muscle, ...

Given the amount of time exercisers spend on their feet, one might assume that the calf muscles would be specifically addressed in the majority of workout programs. This is definitely not the case.

Leg cramps can occur due to dehydration or overexertion. Frequent leg cramps can occur with certain health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or kidney failure, or while taking certain medications.