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Sore muscle on the outside of right leg from about the ankle to halfway up towards my knee. lots of plyometric activity.jumping/runing. what to do?

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Dr. Garrett Caldwell answered

Sore Muscle: If you have a sore muscle from exercise you can used rice to rest it. Rice is rest, ice, compression and elevation. This will help calm the muscle and help it heal. If the pain persists or gets worse, you should see your physician.

Dr Byrnes agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

Sore muscle on the outside of right leg from about the ankle to halfway up towards my knee. lots of plyometric activity.jumping/runing. what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Garrett Caldwell answered

Dr Byrnes agreed

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