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Any stretching exercises in addition to heel drops that will stretch the medial head of the gastrocnemius? calf stretch only stretches mid-lower calf.
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Calf exercises: Here are some pages with exercises: http://www.foot-pain-explored.com/calf-stretches.html and http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/guide/strengthening-calf-muscles and http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/ankle-achilles-shin-pain/calf-strain/calf-strain-stretching-exercises
Answered 9/29/2016
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