The Popliteus is a small muscle in the back of your knees that helps us to perform many everyday movements.

The Plantaris is a small muscle in the lower leg that features a long tendon that runs down to the Ankle. Learn more about this vestigial structure including what happens when it is injured.

The Tibialis Posterior is an important muscle to help support our feet! A healthy Tibialis Anterior Tendon is required to ensure that we do not suffer from flat feet. Learn more about what Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction means, and the steps you can take to avoid painful symptoms.

The Flexor Hallucis Longus is an important muscle in the lower leg that helps us to move our big toe. Learn more about the Flexor Hallucis Longus including activities that can put you at risk for irritation, and ways that you can relieve these symptoms.

The Tibialis Anterior is a muscle in the lower leg that can suffer from shin splints. Learn more about the Tibialis Anterior including ways you can strengthen and stretch this muscle.

The Soleus is one of the plantar flexors of the ankle and complements the Gastrocnemius. Learn more about the Soleus including its anatomy and exercises to strengthen the muscle.

The Gastrocnemius is a powerful muscle located in the back of the lower leg. Learn more about the function and action of the Gastrocnemius, including exercises to increase strength and stretches.