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Ankle Weakness - CS


Posted: Jul 14, 2010

Doctor says, "but she was weak in her ankles, which is (s/l gastroc weakness).

probably referring to - the gastrocnemius

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but that's just a guess.

Thank you! - CS

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Thank you!


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