Background Calf muscle strain injuries (CMSI) are prevalent in sport, but investigations into the variable recovery periods and re-injury are lacking. Objective To determine whether clinical and MRI ...

Results: MRI measured total SM mass and fat free mass (FFM) had increased by 4.2 kg and 2.6 kg respectively after resistance training. Conclusions: RT induces larger increases in SM mass than in FFM.

The researchers concluded that calf muscle hypertrophy was greater when Smith machine calf raises were performed to dorsiflexion compared with plantarflexion. When the goal is to increase calf ...

The team announced Wednesday that Deandre Ayton, who left Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets due to a calf injury, underwent an MRI on Tuesday, and the test confirmed a left calf strain.