Calf stretches are a no-brainer for loosening sore, tight lower limbs, and they're something you should all be doing as part of your cool down, no matter what kind of workouts you prefer. When you ...

If you want to become a better runner, you simply need to run more, right? Well, not really – the reality is a little more nuanced than that. While clocking more miles does usually translate to ...

The calf muscles run from the back of the knee to about halfway down the lower leg. Learning how to effectively stretch the calf muscles can help reduce tightness, soreness, and pain in these muscles.

Q. I keep on getting calf strain. Whenever I get it, I don't run at all for two or three weeks. Last time, I had about six weeks off running, but it came back again almost immediately. I’ve got ...

*Our legs support our bodyweight, helping us to stand, move, walk, run and climb. Any form of leg pain can impact daily routine and general well-being. The first thing to do is don't ignore the pain.

Getting older naturally means your body starts to lose strength, mobility and flexibility, but one physiotherapist is sharing four simple exercises that could keep you strong and independent in later ...

Objective To assess the effectiveness of heavy eccentric calf training (HECT) in comparison with natural history, traditional physiotherapy, sham interventions or other exercise interventions for ...

Get relief from leg pain with a mix of specific stretches, strength-building exercises, and changes to your daily habits, says a senior physiotherapist. *Our legs support our bodyweight, helping us to ...