How to Treat a Calf Muscle Tear
Calf muscle tears are a very common condition that we see at PhysioWorks. Unfortunately, a torn calf muscle often recurs if you fail to adequately rehabilitate your calf tear and you return to sport too quickly.
There are essentially six rehabilitation stages that need to be covered to effectively rehabilitate a calf muscle tears and prevent recurrence. These are:
Phase 1 - Early Injury Protection: Pain Reduction & Anti-inflammatory Phase
As with most soft tissue injuries the initial treatment is RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.
Your calf muscles are a large powerful group of three calf muscles (soleus plus your medial and lateral gastrocnemius). Your calf muscles produce very high contractile forces that enable you to run, jump and hop. In the early phase of your torn calf muscle, you’ll be unable to walk without a limp, so your calf will need some rest and weight-bearing avoidance strategies. This may include crutches or a wedged walking boot.
Please seek the advice of your healthcare professional for specific recommendations relevant to your calf muscle tear.
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