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What is a Postero-Lateral Corner Injury?
Damian Lazzaro Damian Lazzaro

What is a Postero-Lateral Corner Injury?

A posterolateral corner (PLC) injury involves damage to the structures on the outside of the knee joint, including the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), popliteus tendon, popliteofibular ligament, and other supporting structures.

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Ligamentous Knee Injury Rehabilitation
Damian Lazzaro Damian Lazzaro

Ligamentous Knee Injury Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation for an isolated low grade ligament injury of the knee typically focuses on reducing pain and swelling, restoring normal range of motion, and strengthening the muscles around the knee to improve stability.

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The Importance of Having Strong Calf Muscles
Damian Lazzaro Damian Lazzaro

The Importance of Having Strong Calf Muscles

The calf muscles, also known as the triceps surae, are located at the back of the lower leg. They consist of two main muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles play a crucial role in various movements such as walking, running, jumping, and standing. They are responsible for plantar flexion, which is the movement that points the foot downward, as well as providing stability to the ankle and lower leg.

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