gastrocnemius
- n the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
- Now we know it's actually a small tear of a part of the big calf muscle called gastrocnemius.
- Working on balance boards for as little as 20 minutes a day over a period of six weeks can improve coordination of the hamstrings and the gastrocnemius muscles in the calves .