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TORN
CALF MUSCLE
The
calf muscle is often torn as a result of a sudden burst of
activity, a sudden sprint or dash often without warming up
first. Patients treated at the Physio Centre have torn their
calf muscles playing tennis or badminton or even one lady
when dashing across the lawn to get the washing in during
a sudden down pour. The condition is known as tennis leg.
See Muscles for information
about how muscles work. After a calf injury the power in the
calf muscle is greatly reduced and the patient will often
limp when walking and loose the spring in their step. At first
the patient needs to take small steps and not put any strain
on the torn muscle fibres. Only when a return to full muscle
strength has been achieved, under medical supervision, is
it sensible for the patient to indulge in any form of sport,
training or additional exercise by way of keep fit classes,
working out in a gym, aerobics etc.
TREATMENT
Treatment by rest and the use of techniques to improve the circulation,
reduce swelling and the forming of adhesions between the muscle
fibres are very important. Treatment with
Connective
Tissue Manipulation and gentle exercises, once the limb
is comfortable, speeds up the repair process and helps the
patient to return to normal activities as soon as possible |
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