Possible goals of treatment for Gastrocnemius/Calf Muscle Strain:
- Improve Balance
- Improve ability to bear weight/stand on the leg(s)
- Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
- Improve Fitness
- Improve Function
- Improve Muscle Strength and Power
- Increase Oxygen to Tissues
- Improve Proprioception
- Improve Range of Motion
- Improve Proprioception
Treatment for Gastrocnemius/Calf Muscle Strain:
- Knee & ANKLE active range of motion
- Heat/cold therapy
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Knee & ANKLE isometric /isotonic exercises
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation(PNF) techniques
- Knee & ANKLE Passive mobilisation techniques
- Knee & ANKLE resistive range of motion exercises
- Knee & ANKLE stretching /flexibility exercises
- Gait training
- core strengthening exercises.
- Plyometric exercises
