Calf Muscle Strain Injury (Best Exercises for Rehab and How to Return to Running)

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This video reviews a comprehensive rehab program for calf strains, including exercises and guidelines for returning to running and sports.
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Intro (0:00)
Anatomy & Function (0:11)
Calf Strain Injuries (0:40)
Exercise Overview (1:56)
Calf-Specific Exercises (2:32)
Optional Exercises (8:26)
Stretching (9:20)
Imaging (10:00)
Return to Sport (10:39)
Programming (12:51)
Summary (14:02)
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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

[@E3Rehab]

Thank you for watching! Check out the blog with references here: e3rehab.com/blog/calf-muscle-strain-injury/

[@mcpancho77]

Do I ice it

[@djordjedjolic7641]

This is by far best and most comprehensive video about Calf injuries. Talking straight to the point, easy to understand, direct, usable advice - excellent work 👏👏👏

[@BOBFudge]

I strained my Gastro last night. I wish I could say I was sprinting away from a bear while holding my newborn in my arms, but I was jumping around with my 3 year old in the living room. I started running for the first time in a while, 3 days before, so I think it was just overworked. Great video. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[@pbCafe]

I can't put my finger on it but I think this guy knows what he's talking about when it comes to calves

[@dannymoore9438]

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[@TheOnlyShadi]

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[@mopillo88]

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[@fatladfitness3227]

This is just what I’m after, I strained my calf on a run, great rehab exercises

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[@scottseltzer]

I've watched a handful of calf rehab videos and this is by far the best. Thank you so much.

[@pamelanewton8146]

Agreed!

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[@umainfy]

This is the best video I have ever seen !!! I have been dealing with Achilles tendonitis for quite some time - unable to run or bike without the pain. These exercises and detailed explanation for slow progression has helped me a lot . I definitely recommend this ! Thank you so much . I can’t wait to get back to my triathlons

[@darkomarusic4135]

This was amazing to watch. Thank you!

[@mattiebrownoz]

Really great. Thanks for being comprehensive.

[@jesseleavitt2818]

Exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@MatthewFBrown]

Really great video. I appreciate the comprehensiveness.

[@DavidBertossi]

There is no other channel so informative as this, i wish you guys great success!

[@robingaspard]

Your channel is truly amazing. Thank you!

[@fattyslim96]

Excellent video! Well done E3 -- thanks for putting this out there for the general population!

[@petrofskiwilliams8360]

Very informative thank you.

[@curtconroy8789]

Best pre-running rehab presentation I’ve ever seen!

[@gerardochirichigno6051]

Complete and clear. Best vid I have seen on this topic.

[@MandeepKaur-sj9je]

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[@imeldagopico9740]

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[@civcinfo]

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[@dougsims9862]

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[@pwoloszun]

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[@jamiepalmer4534]

Great, clear informative video, thank you so much!

[@TomS-mo1ox]

Brilliant video. All the info you need and well explained with good graphics for visual learners. Great stuff !!!

[@feverdog5392]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. .

[@MeghanAnderson-yt3rh]

Wow best physio rehab video I've ever watched and best advice for this injury based on a recent journal article I read. Thank you!

[@munendrareddy3236]

Perfect explanation

[@mrbadtyler]

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[@Em1n3mka]

This is the most comprehensive explanation and exercise progression programme! Subscribed just because of this video, can't wait to watch what else you have on your channel. I am on my way to fix my achilles tendonitis and definitely going to use those. 🙏

[@christian_eklund]

Perfect! Hope this will get me back running soon.

[@Nektarios270811]

This was by fr the most educational and to the point analysis. I have been suffering of these issues for so long and no one has ever been capable to give so direct information.

[@daflecta]

Dude, your work is absolutely amazing. Such a comprehensive guide on calf injuries. Thank you so much!

[@COSIPAPI]

Great information, thanks!

[@yeahyalikedat]

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[@coyote385]

I have never seen such an informative and applicable video, based on good data. Can’t thank you enough

[@jemag]

Another great video, thanks for the great content.

[@timothydavis2568]

just injured my gastrochs today, this video was a huge help, thank you!

[@alessandrosarcia]

Thank you. Very high level and professional.

[@adrianbennett4899]

Thank you for making this video!

[@trainingANDnutrition]

Excellent information 👌 Thanks for your job 👍

[@7gibbens]

Most comprehensive video on calf strain I have seen and ive seen a lot. Thankyou ❤️🏃🇦🇺

[@liverpoolrules1]

I love this, thank you so much, have had calf strains on and off for years and this has been so good for me to regain my confidence in running again. ❤

[@alejandroobregon3730]

Really nice video, it helped me a lot, thanks!

[@cliveagate]

Thank you for such an informative and well presented tutorial. I shall be following your advice and suggestions very closely 👍

[@andres5molano]

Excellent videos man… definitely one of the best in KZbin. Well detailed and easy to follow. I play soccer and in the past years I am suffering a lot of muscle injuries. 😢

[@AndresMelianOyarzun]

Excelente video, muchísimas gracias por tu contenido!

[@doublea4466]

Very detailed and comprehensive video! Thank you very much, I really appreciate your work! Greetings from Germany ✌️

[@mlejazz]

this is by far the best video for Calf Muscle Strain Injury, thanks

[@aprosimracing]

Well done! Congratulations.

[@davidfischler5184]

Thanks a lot. I'm dealing with calf injuries for a couple of years now. It's a nightmare. This video got it all covered. Thanks again!

[@FabioSantos-gv3mw]

thank you so much for this clarifying video, It´s the third time I get serious pain for too much footwork during breakdance practice, will definitely pay attention to these exercises!

[@Dudeinpjs14]

Woah this has to be by far the most comprehensive calf strain rehab video I have seen. So organized, and perfectly explained. Amazing job my friend. I think you sir will be a huge reason why I will be able to complete my first ironman in November

[@guitarcoverswitharjun5779]

This video is by far amongst the best ones for calf muscle injury rehab. I had been struggling with my routine runs because of soleus muscle injury. Thanks for guiding to build up the necessary muscles..

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[@jjendurance3479]

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[@gemmasharp2179]

I am so grateful for this video. I had a severe calf tear, and this has been incredibly helpful. Thank you 😊

[@mbarr]

This is brilliant. So informative.

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You ok are super professional and a ray of light 💡 to so many people in need with this informative video 🙌🏼✨❤️🥹 Thank you

[@sunito89]

Very nice video! Thank you keep going!

[@lancelotduloc3289]

THANK YOU!!! Sustained calf injuries to each calf in back to back weeks of playing football. Hadn't played in a few years and am in decent shape but not really great football shape. Will let you know how things progress after I follow your advice and suggestions. Thanks again for this insightful video. Perfect timing!!!!

[@Daddo2862]

I have had issues with "tennis leg" and the complete mystery of when it would be safe to return to playing without the fear of a re-injury. This is the first advice I have seen on both the exercises and the benchmarks of muscle preparedness to follow before returning to play. Thank you!

[@markmcadams5375]

Great info

[@soulnanauk1497]

This was amazing, thank you 😊

[@efghij8721]

excellent video, best video on this topic

[@ukjose1]

Thanks. Excellent video

[@petersmith8113]

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[@adityaparab3869]

thank you for this amazing video helped a lot

[@mikecrowther6552]

Hi-Out of all the videos I've watched about calf injuries ( dozens) this was by far the best and most comprehensive.Thank you! ( ruptured achilles left leg, torn gastroc right leg)

[@srikanth.thewellnessguide]

Thank you so much for such a useful video

[@mrtn2233]

This a great video, very interesting and helpful

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Best resource out there

[@nono-dr9hh]

Very informative!

[@catherinerussell7216]

So glad I came across this as ive torn my calf muscle just what I was looking to to repair my calf to get back to running

[@BeautifulTurkish]

This is awesome. Thanks a lot.

[@playerone1431]

What a great channel. Thanks

[@skridzzy]

this video is so helpful, a few months ago I injured my calves and then got shin splints. I have been rehabilitating that and only now it came to my mind that these rwo can be connected. Now I'll get rid of them forever

[@cenkdileme8758]

Best video in youtube about calve recovery!

[@cengizarici]

Thank you so much for detailed report. I have started water workout with your recommendation. That is also helping me with recovery

[@robrider838]

This was one of the better videos I found. I guess how to prevent a calf injury returning, is to to incorporate at least some of these routines into your regular routines, warm up and warm down.

[@badnewsbars948]

great video. helpful. thank you.

[@elwalker9034]

Really high value here. Soleus injury threatening my trail running season. Crushed.

[@luischavarriaga7343]

Great Great information, thank you.

[@jamesloundy6997]

I'm on it! Thanks.

[@Ragwald3]

This is a great video! I'm 67 years old and picked up tennis after a year of abscence, resulting in mild calf injury twice. I still have very strong and explosive gastrocnemius', but now know how to make them meet their own strength! Thanks!

[@Ahmed-dg3mj]

Just what i needed ❤

[@AndreiDamian]

Thank you very much for sharing this video. It is incredibly comprehensive and has the potential to benefit numerous individuals in their journey to gradually strengthen their muscles and recover from injuries. I recently began running last year and increased my training volume significantly this year. Unfortunately, due to this sudden increase, I encountered an issue with my left soleus muscle, which prevented me from continuing my running or even hopping on that leg. However, I was still able to hop on both legs without any issues. After more than a month, I have experienced gradual improvement, and I recently completed a 5k run at our local Parkrun. To aid in the strengthening of my calf muscles, particularly the soleus muscle, I have been diligently performing the exercises you outlined. Additionally, I have found that using a foam roller has been beneficial in releasing any knots or tightness in the area.

[@higorino]

This is a well built class! For anyone who actually plays to put all this in practice. Go to the blog and print the page. It is as well put together as this video, with screen captures of the most important parts!

[@scottrivera530]

I have to agree with all the comments or most of the comments. What a great video to guide me on my rehab. I tore my calf muscle about a month ago and have yet had the confidence to do any sort of exercise with it. It’s still painful to walk if I move it the wrong way. At least I know there’s a set of criteria to follow to get better. Thanks for posting the video.

[@angelak4160]

Excellent video . I feel much more confident getting back into squats.

[@alexandrel.c.4796]

Excellent! 👏👏

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Interesting and informative.

[@eduardocucharro]

Best video ever!

[@shaboo2]

I've been doing PT for six weeks following a gastroc/soleus injury. It's been going as expected, and I was just thinking "two more weeks and I'll be back." Then, when I saw this video, I realized that, at the very best, I am still on Step One of this rehsp program! . Holy crap! Based on what I see here, it'll be a whole gd YEAR before I'm at his "Level 4" point in rehab! That is just so discouraging to me.

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Thank u so much for this video

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So beautifully explained, loved the video. Thank you so much.

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[@Delmanyoung]

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