Table 1.
Characteristics of patients included in the study. Values are medians, number of patients and percentages
| Characteristics | PPF | PMGR |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 12 (40 %) | 14 (46.7 %) |
| Age | 42 (22–61) | 44 (21–63) |
| Mean height (m) | 1.64 (1.52–1.80) | 1.69 (1.53–1.86) |
| Mean body weight (kg) | 80 (58–115) | 82 (61–108) |
| Body mass index | 28.3 (24–33) | 29.3 (26–32) |
| Duration of symptoms, months | 13 (9–62) | 14 (10–64) |
| Previous rehab stretching | 30 (100 %) | 30 (100 %) |
| Previous cortisone injection | 12 (40 %) | 15 (50 %) |
| No sport habits preinjury | 10 (33.3 %) | 10 (33.3 %) |
| Amateur sports preinjury | 20 (66.7 %) | 18 (60 %) |
| Pro athlete preinjury | 0 (0 %) | 2 (6.7 %) |
PPF partial proximal fasciotomy, PMGR proximal medial gastrocnemius release