Calf strain advice by my Physio SA for trainers Adelaide Physiotherapist

Calf strain advice and treatment by myPhysioSA for trainers
Video of myPhysioSA Partner Physiotherapist, David Wilson, presenting how to help a calf strain to football trainers in the Adelaide Hills.
David covers the below topics;
Basic calf anatomy
Achilles squeeze test
Calf strain tests
How to massage a calf
Taping options for a calf strain
Best exercises for a calf strain
Calf strain is a common sports injury.
David explains how a calf strain commonly occurs with sprinting, fast acceleration and deceleration, and jumping. The anatomy of the calf; gastrocnemius and soleus, and surface anatomy.
He then explains what tests a Physio will perform to see how badly strained the calf is. Including calf raises, jumping, hopping and running.
Calf massage techniques are then demonstrated, and taping options are discussed.
Then David runs through the best exercises to give for calf strains, along with advice on a running program.
He then answers general questions from Hills football trainers.