UNDERSTANDING CALF MUSCLE STRAIN
UNDERSTANDING CALF MUSCLE STRAIN PHYSIO SUDHIR BHARRDWAJ BPTh, CSPT(SPORTS), MTFI(SPINE), MSc-YOGA (Therapy), MPT-SPORTS, DCPOT CHIRANJIV PHYSIO & WELLNESS CLINIC, PALAM VIHAR, GURUGRAM +91-9650383603 The lower leg is a vital biomechanical element during locomotion, especially during movements that need explosive power and endurance. The calf complex is an essential component during locomotive activities and weight-bearing and injuries to this area impacts various activities of daily living (ADL’s) in general populations such as walking, running, standing, driving, cycling etc. A strain refers to an injured muscle or tendon. Tendons are the cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones. A strain occurs when the fibers of the muscle or tendon partially or completely tear. In this article, we discuss the symptoms of a pulled calf muscle and explain how doctors & therapists treat it. We also provide a list of useful stretches that people can use t