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Management of Calf Strains (Tennis Leg)

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Sep 14, 2012.

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    Evidence Based Management of Calf Strains (“Tennis Leg”)
     
  2. David Smith

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    Re: Management of Calf Strains (“Tennis Leg”)

    I did see a calf strain case recently but it was the result of the parents putting to much stress on it (increased stress = increased strain). Parents can be pushy but this mother was a right cow and the beefy father was full of bull.:D

    Luv Dave ;)
     
  3. Bruce Williams

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    I'd say boo, but mooo is probably a better reply to that!
     
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    Re: Management of Calf Strains (“Tennis Leg”)

    The inital article seems to miss out an important final stage in the management of calf muscle strains, ie specific calf muscle strength training and conditioning. Although it possibly hints at it in one of the final statements "Once these milestones have been reached, more advanced exercises can be incorporated under the supervision of a rehabilitation expert, who specializes in working with endurance athletes".

    There would seem to be room for an ongoing programme containing: progressive Alfredson's eccentric exercises and plyometrics, at least.

    Without a calf muscle specific ongoing conditioning and strengthening programme re-injury is always just around the corner.

    Of course if it was alwa
     
  7. wdd

    wdd Well-Known Member

    Re: Management of Calf Strains (“Tennis Leg”)

    The inital article seems to miss out an important final stage in the management of calf muscle strains, ie specific calf muscle strength training and conditioning. Although it possibly hints at it in one of the final statements "Once these milestones have been reached, more advanced exercises can be incorporated under the supervision of a rehabilitation expert, who specializes in working with endurance athletes".

    There would seem to be room for an ongoing programme containing: progressive Alfredson's eccentric exercises and plyometrics, at least.

    Without a calf muscle specific, ongoing, conditioning and strengthening programme re-injury is just around the corner.

    Bill
     
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