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B4 orthitics i tore my calf muscle from running. w/ therapy, orthitics etc it heeled but is torn again. any preventative suggestions? love running.

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Unclear: What was torn and have you seen a doctor? Was the Achilles ligament torn? Could you have been on antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin? They can cause tendinopathies, and should be avoided.

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Answered 2/18/2015

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