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

[@E3Rehab]

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

[@mcpancho77]

Do I ice it

[@jonmackay_TSD]

How long after the injury do I start the rehab exercises?

[@preacherofspice8008]

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[@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 👏👏👏

[@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

[@TheOnlyShadi]

This channel is gold!

[@mopillo88]

It's digital not gold

[@scottseltzer]

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

[@pamelanewton8146]

Agreed!

[@WH-hb5cu]

Very informative! Thank you! Where can I buy these shoes/brand?

[@lupocci]

Thanks! I want to support you, this video is amazing!

[@lupocci]

Any of these exercises i should specifically focus on to go back play 2v2 beach volleyball? I first reinjured my soleus, went back 2 weeks after....reinjured....now my gastric popped (felt like someone kicked me). Grade 1 or 2 i would say. It was 2 weeks ago. My PT is not this comprehensive as you, just gave me some of those exercises but not a plan

[@E3Rehab]

Pretty much all of the calf-specific exercises are important to prepare the calf for the jumping and landing required in volleyball.

[@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]

No shit sherlock 🧐

[@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..

[@galactus192]

Wow, this was a proper video that was straight to the point with no fluff or filler bullshit. Very helpful information and no time wasting.

[@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!

[@DavidBertossi]

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

[@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.

[@IMLEGEND1876]

wow. you nailed my exact injury to the TEE!!! started running all of a sudden 3 days a week. Gastrocenemius injury 1000%. you are really good at what you do. Thanks for the post this will help me out so much in the future.

[@RavishingSailor]

Same here mate. Started running about 6 months ago (from about 7-8 years off) was slowly building up and steadily running 4-5 miles 4x’s per week. Felt great last week and decided to go for a 8 mile run. Run felt fine. Two days later went for a 4 miler and around 3 miles in got a horrible tightness/ cramp on the lower our portion of my calf. After warm hi g this video seems like the soleous. Nonetheless. I started some of these exercises and already feel better. Here’s to hoping to get back into running soon.

[@fatladfitness3227]

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

[@sv-xi6oq]

How ya doin

[@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.

[@RadicalPogo64]

Is it healed?

[@gatorguy58]

I thought you said you did it sprinting away from a bear I was like what a hero. I did my strain dunking too much.

[@robingaspard]

Your channel is truly amazing. Thank you!

[@jessblair2834]

Thank you so much. *downloaded. I have tried getting back into running after a period of relative inactivity and im experiencing recurrent right calf strain. I finally decided enough is enough, i need to strengthen my calves. These exercises are golden and will be a wonderful complement and progression the things I already do.

[@Holly-ql4ox]

This is by far the best video I've seen on calf strain recovery. I've had problems with my calves for years but I see now I am not rehabbing them in a consistent and continuous manner. Most people say just do calf raises. This gives a variety of exercises and levels of progression to improve and a guideline of when it's okay to start running again. Awesome video, thank you!

[@andyhoover1418]

Best and most thorough information I have been able to find on calf strains.

[@darrenstone5679]

Excellent video, so comprehensive and clearly explained

[@gemmasharp2179]

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

[@dougsims9862]

This was outstanding!!! Was really looking hard to find a comprehensive approach to rehab and this hits the bullseye

[@tiffanybrantley23]

I've watched some good videos on calf strain and some very good ones, but THIS!! This is the BEST one I have seen!! Thank you so much for all this information!

[@ayushpatidar5762]

Brother is your calf all right now

[@caseyhamiter1289]

This is an insanely good and helpful video. Even if you are not injured, it gives you a baseline and a goal to meet if you haven't exercised in a while. Thank you so much!!

[@RavishingSailor]

Absolutely! Proactive is always better than reactive.

[@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. 🙏

[@deannn22]

Excellent video , I’ve been plagued with calf strains & injuries the last two years I’ll definitely follow the rehab guide in this video 👍

[@fattyslim96]

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

[@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.

[@flenne23]

This video (and channel) is Gold.

[@LYR74]

Excellent and well laid out overview!! Thank you!!

[@rowenabeaton4253]

Wow! I have spent all day looking at calf rehab videos and this is the best!

[@livinginbuckeyearizona976]

Thank you! This is the best video I found on recovery

[@shariff4473]

Pulled my calf bad while playing soccer two months ago, couldn’t walk for the first couple of days. Played on it after 1 months of rest and reinjured it. Thanks for this video, I did not know how to rehab it properly until I watched.

[@lyndafleet4228]

Same....my problem is once the pain goes I forget and will like hop or run on it so it keeps happening 😢

[@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

[@steinonsrud234]

Calf injury from too sudden increase in running. Very informative and good. The best I have seen so far on youtube! I will certainly follow the instructions.

[@SneakySonn]

Same 🥲

[@meagandrake2374]

​@@SneakySonnsame 😢

[@KITTYCATALERT]

That’s me right now :( Pain for 2 weeks almost 3

[@SneakySonn]

@@KITTYCATALERT best thing that worked for me is taking a rest from running for about 2 weeks mine was a soleus strain so every couple days I would use a foam roller which helped me a lot in holding a position on the calf which hurt the most and other trigger points also the heel raises is good too but make sure to stop if you feel any pain also building my strength back up using the seated calf machine is awesome too wishing you a speedy recovery

[@KITTYCATALERT]

@@SneakySonn I went running 2 weeks ago and didn’t get pain until 2 days after . It’s been hurting since then . I thought it was soreness but at this point I think it’s a strain . I haven’t ran or done any exercise since then

[@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!

[@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. ❤

[@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. 😢

[@AzuraShad0w]

One of the best videos out there on building up calves , so glad I found it !

[@BiwyMobeku]

Suffering from a soleus strain at the moment, this is the best and most comprehensive rehab video. I’ve seen on KZbin. Thank you so much for this. I can’t wait to get back to running. (slowly) 😅

[@mlejazz]

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

[@daflecta]

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

[@curtconroy8789]

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

[@StephanieWilletts]

Such a helpful blog, thank you, you’ve helped more in 15 minutes than my physio in 6 weeks!!

[@coyote385]

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

[@gerardochirichigno6051]

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

[@abednegosetyono7647]

Super informative and comprehensive! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@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!!!!

[@doublea4466]

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

[@timothydavis2568]

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

[@mr.magtwist2091]

Got a Grade 2 Soleus Tear from running and I must say this has to be one of the most detailed videos I have seen on this subject matter. Bravo Sir. With these tools, I hope to be back up and running soon. 🙏🏾

[@johncraigeats]

This video was the best I’ve seen. I’ve got a grade 2 nearly 4 weeks in. I’ll follow this for sure

[@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)

[@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

[@kellygeary1673]

This was so informative and just what I needed to craft a rehab plan. Thanks so much!

[@markkowatch7998]

Absolutely great video, thanks for helping me recover

[@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!

[@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

[@cliveagate]

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

[@7gibbens]

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

[@FabioRower]

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!

[@ahhhhmanduh]

Holy shit, thank you so much. I had a strain 4 weeks ago. My doctor won't refer me to a PT until I have an ultrasound, but I can't get one for 2.5 months. It'll be healed by then and I need safe stretches/excerises to strengthen things as I heal.

[@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!

[@uub_p_kai]

For anyone asking how well this video works: I'd say it works 1000% I used to be a track and field and cross country runner in highschool, but didn't play any sports for about 7-8 years of my life after highschool. Fast forward to that time, I was at 207 pounds (the heaviest i've ever been) When I decided to get fit again, i'd always feel calf pains from running, and hit a wall so i'd stop doing excercises altogether and wouldn't know what to do. I got down to about 176 pounds. However, after seeing this video it was the answer I was looking for, for years. It was a slow, steady climb, but after getting the right shoes, dieting right, and extra stretching a bit for about 5 minutes, i'm back to feeling better than ever. I didn't know if I was making any true progress because I kept seeing if the pain was still there, but after a lot of patience and following this video, i'm finally recovered and even stronger than before. This morning, I weighed in at 158.4 pounds, the lightest i've been in YEARS. Thank you so much for the video, it really has changed my life, and I can finally continue to lose weight.

[@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!

[@TomS-mo1ox]

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

[@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.

[@tamoghnak13]

I thought I was gonna be back in a week after a soleus injury for football but it’s been a month… it’s getting better tho gonna start running soon

[@yeahyalikedat]

You sir, are a great human - thanks for the info.

[@JarradMatheson]

this bloke is awesome

[@mattiebrownoz]

Really great. Thanks for being comprehensive.

[@azhar07464]

Very informative video. Thank you. Just 1 question. How much time does it usually take to do this rehabilitation?

[@cenkdileme8758]

Best video in youtube about calve recovery!

[@christian_eklund]

Perfect! Hope this will get me back running soon.

[@pjauthur9869]

Best resource out there

[@jamesloundy6997]

I'm on it! Thanks.

[@DillTheDog]

Brilliant video No rambling just straight to the point 😎

[@markmcadams5375]

Great info

[@MandeepKaur-sj9je]

Really informative video. Appreciate your efforts you put into it

[@ManuelLopez-g1t]

That is a very comprehensive method of rehab. I love your system

[@MountainChiroCollingwood]

This is a really fabulous video- thank you

[@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.

[@elwalker9034]

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

[@pedroferreira2324]

Same here. How did it go for you?

[@elwalker9034]

All healed up now. Back in action. Definitely an inconvenience, but rehab'd nicely. Must make time for exercises though.

[@ahmeterdogan4349]

Very helpful and thorough video. Thank you so much

[@cubase275]

Thank you for such a helpful and excellently explained video - says the man who currently has a strained calf muscle 🙌🏼

[@pgcert1-gf4dj]

This is so helpful, thank you.

[@imeldagopico9740]

Excellent video. Thank you so much!

[@mrksgo6122]

Built my recovery program for calf tear from this video!

[@MatthewFBrown]

Really great video. I appreciate the comprehensiveness.

[@greglee1585]

Awesome summary of a calf strain injury. You nailed the reason my injury happened. I am a 63 year old male who just recently started playing pickleball. The strain occurred playing pickleball, the tear or rupture occurred the next day on hilly trail hike going up a steep hill. My calf strain, after 3 weeks, has started to improve, and I began to question when could I return to playing Pickleball. Your tests tell me I am still a long way from returning. Thank you for showing me that! I will now begin your rehab exercises. Any further advice would be greatly appreciated. I did just subscribed to your channel and I plan on sharing your channel

[@JMHertford09]

Very good rehab steps, especially the checks to meet regarding strength/plyo before returning to running. 🙂 How does recovery/nutrition fit into this? Would you advise increasing protein intake during all of the strength training?

[@grounded9623]

Best calf injury rehab video ever.

[@user-of2zr6bc1t]

I was ego lifting(big mistake) during leg day, then proceeded to go to kickboxing the following day when I woke up this morning, both of my calves but most notably my left leg one was on fire, and I’ve been limping around all day, which led me here. Great video.

[@darkomarusic4135]

This was amazing to watch. Thank you!

[@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.

[@julietshuva9822]

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

[@seanmortazyt]

great description and coverage thx

[@jjendurance3479]

Great work. Chapeau!

[@raptormoments]

great vid - when you say 'without pain', what if the pain is like a 0.5/10? more a tightness/discomfort than pain - like if i felt it constantly i would forget about it in 5-10 minutes

[@mrbadtyler]

Great video, editing and sourcing! subbed

[@pwoloszun]

Wow. Just wow. Absolutely GREAT material! Thank you