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Im doing physical therapy 3x a week for possible tendinitis in my knee. i noticed my calf has been hurting in back of leg about two days after pt. got tested for blood clots in mid sept & was ok. should i get retested or could it be the exercises?

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Likely exercises: Show to Physical Therapist at next session. Go to ER if develop chest pain, cough, or shortness of breath.

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