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What can i do to build up my calf muscle after muscle waste from a number of operations?
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See your doctor: A comprehensive rehab program is appropriate following surgery or injury. If you have nerve damage, muscle atrophy/weakness may be permanent.
Answered 12/10/2012
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Exercise: It takes a while to overcome disuse atrophy so start out slow and consult with your doctor to make sure you dont injure yourself. Best exercises for calf is a toe raise or walking up hills.
Answered 2/18/2015
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