Dr Narici began by comparing the volume of calf muscles using magnetic-resonance imaging.

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Much of the impact that used to shoot into your knees and hips now gets absorbed by your calf muscles.

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Cramps (tightening of a muscle) happen most frequently in calf or thigh muscles but may affect other muscles such as those in the hands, feet, abdomen or rib cage.

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