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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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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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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.

Dr Gliksman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/25/2019

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Dr Gliksman and another doctor agreed

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