Presentation
It is necessary to identify tenderness, swelling, thickening, defects, and masses if present. Gastrocnemius strains typically present with tenderness in the medial belly or the musculotendinous junction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract CLINICAL PRESENTATION & EXAM : Calf strains are usually the result of a sudden pushing off movement or over-stretching of the muscle and usually afflict athletes and others later in life. [digitalcommons.wku.edu]
These injuries present with more pain (described as sharp in nature), significant loss of muscle strength and range of motion. Swelling is more severe and bruising quickly develops because of the internal bleeding from the torn muscle fibers. [wikihow.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Leg Pain
[…] about your leg. [wikihow.com]
- Muscle Weakness
Previous strain or injury to the area Muscle fatigue Tight calf muscles Poor conditioning Not being ready for the exercise or stress (poor conditioning) Symptoms Symptoms may include: Pain and tenderness in the calf Stiffness in the calf muscles Weakness [winchesterhospital.org]
- Muscle Cramp
Warming up then stretching your calf muscles prior to any athletic activity may help prevent injuries such as strains, sprains and muscle cramps. [7] Part 3 Treating Grade II Calf Strains 1 Differentiate between gastrocnemius vs. soleus strain. [wikihow.com]
- Muscle Spasm
It involves significant pain (burning and/or sharp in nature), immediately severe inflammation and bruising, muscle spasms and sometimes an audible "pop" as the muscle is severed. [14] There is also a palpable bulging defect in the calf as the larger [wikihow.com]
Psychiatrical
- Type A Personality
Reseñado en los Estados Unidos el 12 de abril de 2020 I recently tore my calf snowboarding (it comes with the territory unfortunately sometimes..) and am NOT the type of person who is able to simply take the 4-6 weeks of recoup this requires off from [amazon.com.mx]
Treatment
Wavy tendon morphology and retraction Treatment for calf strains Accurate diagnosis and early appropriate treatment can significantly affect duration and amount of disability [ 1 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. [winchesterhospital.org]
TREATMENT & RETURN TO ACTIVITY : Calf muscle strains are graded from I-III, representing the degree of muscle fiber tear: 50%, respectively. [digitalcommons.wku.edu]
Most Grade I lower leg strains cause discomfort for between two to five days post injury, but may take a few weeks to fully heal, depending on proportion of muscle fibers involved and the type of treatment sought. 2 Utilize the R.I.C.E. treatment protocol [wikihow.com]
Prognosis
Differentiating strains in the gastrocnemius and soleus is particularly important for an accurate prognosis, appropriate treatment, and successful prevention of recurrent injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
Differentiating calf muscle strains Although epidemiology and clinical history can help to distinguish strains of the soleus and gastrocnemius, it is the physical exam that allows us to isolate the site and severity of injury. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Elevation—Keeping the area elevated can help fluids drain out or prevent fluids from building up. Prescription or over-the-counter medications may be advised to reduce pain. Physical Therapy A physical therapist will assess the muscle. [winchesterhospital.org]
Acute treatment is aimed at limiting hemorrhage and pain, as well as preventing complications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Poor biomechanics or foot posture contribute to calf injuries, so you may be fit with custom foot orthotics after your rehabilitation to prevent further problems. [wikihow.com]