DEAR DOCTORS: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index.

This paper discusses the common causes of exercise induced lower leg pain, including chronic compartment syndrome (CCS), medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and chronic calf tears (CCT). The ...

Injury to the muscles, bones, and nerves can all cause a person’s leg to hurt. Leg pain may occur due to trauma, or an underlying condition. Treatment will vary depending on the cause of the leg ...

The peroneus longus muscle (or fibularis longus) is a major mover and stabilizer of your foot and ankle. The muscle runs down the lateral side of your lower leg and attaches to your foot.

Q I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index.

It’s easy to assume that, in order to become a better runner, all you need to do is to run more. The reality, though, is a little more nuanced. Yes, more miles usually translates to quicker ...

4 NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Correspondence to Professor Bill Vicenzino, School of ...