- Occurs more commonly in athletes over 30 years old
- Commonly seen in Tennis (Tennis Leg)
- Running on hill
- Forced push-off (jumping)
- Proximal partial gastrocnemius-soleus Muscle tear
- Affects medial head of Gastrocnemius
- Localized to musculotendinous junction
- Tenderness and swelling at medial gastrocnemius
- Negative Thompson's Test
- Heel lift (1/2 inch)
- Calf sleeve
- Isometric calf contractions in plantar flexion
- Gentle calf Stretching
- Anticipate 3-6 weeks for recovery
- Lecture: Kimmel (1997) AAFP Sports Medicine Review