Overview
When you hurt the muscles in the back of your lower leg, often from running or jumping.
Detailed Description
Calf strain refers to injury to the gastrocnemius or soleus muscles of the posterior lower leg. These injuries range from mild fiber disruption to complete tears and commonly occur during explosive movements like sprinting or jumping.
In the ELDOA framework, calf strains are understood within the context of the posterior fascial chain. The calf muscles are continuous with the Achilles tendon below and the hamstrings above, meaning that restrictions or weaknesses elsewhere in the chain can predispose to calf injury.
ELDOA approaches calf strain recovery by addressing the entire posterior chain while allowing appropriate healing time for the local injury. This comprehensive approach reduces the likelihood of re-injury by addressing contributing factors rather than just the symptomatic area.
Key Benefits
- Addresses contributing factors
- Supports healing
- Prevents re-injury
- Improves chain mobility
- Restores function
- Enhances recovery
Practical Applications
- Calf injury recovery
- Running rehabilitation
- Athletic return-to-play
- Prevention programs
- Posterior chain balance
- Movement restoration