Calf Muscle Strain Injury (Best Exercises for Rehab and How to Return to Running)

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    Intro (0:00)
    Anatomy & Function (0:11)
    Calf Strain Injuries (0:40)
    Exercise Overview (1:56)
    Calf-Specific Exercises (2:32)
    Optional Exercises (8:26)
    Stretching (9:20)
    Imaging (10:00)
    Return to Sport (10:39)
    Programming (12:51)
    Summary (14:02)
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    Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.
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  • @E3Rehab
    @E3Rehab  Рік тому +19

    Thank you for watching! Check out the blog with references here: e3rehab.com/blog/calf-muscle-strain-injury/

  • @djordjedjolic7641
    @djordjedjolic7641 11 місяців тому +110

    This is by far best and most comprehensive video about Calf injuries. Talking straight to the point, easy to understand, direct, usable advice - excellent work 👏👏👏

  • @pbCafe
    @pbCafe Рік тому +98

    I can't put my finger on it but I think this guy knows what he's talking about when it comes to calves

  • @BOBFudge
    @BOBFudge Місяць тому +10

    I strained my Gastro last night. I wish I could say I was sprinting away from a bear while holding my newborn in my arms, but I was jumping around with my 3 year old in the living room. I started running for the first time in a while, 3 days before, so I think it was just overworked. Great video. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

  • @umainfy
    @umainfy 2 місяці тому +4

    This is the best video I have ever seen !!! I have been dealing with Achilles tendonitis for quite some time - unable to run or bike without the pain. These exercises and detailed explanation for slow progression has helped me a lot . I definitely recommend this ! Thank you so much . I can’t wait to get back to my triathlons

  • @TheOnlyShadi
    @TheOnlyShadi Рік тому +41

    This channel is gold!

    • @mopillo88
      @mopillo88 Рік тому +1

      It's digital not gold

  • @DavidBertossi
    @DavidBertossi Рік тому +8

    There is no other channel so informative as this, i wish you guys great success!

  • @Nektarios270811
    @Nektarios270811 11 місяців тому +3

    This was by fr the most educational and to the point analysis. I have been suffering of these issues for so long and no one has ever been capable to give so direct information.

  • @tiffanybrantley23
    @tiffanybrantley23 18 днів тому +1

    I've watched some good videos on calf strain and some very good ones, but THIS!! This is the BEST one I have seen!! Thank you so much for all this information!

  • @Em1n3mka
    @Em1n3mka 8 місяців тому +4

    This is the most comprehensive explanation and exercise progression programme! Subscribed just because of this video, can't wait to watch what else you have on your channel. I am on my way to fix my achilles tendonitis and definitely going to use those. 🙏

  • @scottseltzer
    @scottseltzer Рік тому +43

    I've watched a handful of calf rehab videos and this is by far the best. Thank you so much.

    • @pamelanewton8146
      @pamelanewton8146 Рік тому

      Agreed!

    • @WH-hb5cu
      @WH-hb5cu Місяць тому

      Very informative! Thank you! Where can I buy these shoes/brand?

  • @davidfischler5184
    @davidfischler5184 6 місяців тому +6

    Thanks a lot. I'm dealing with calf injuries for a couple of years now. It's a nightmare. This video got it all covered. Thanks again!

  • @guitarcoverswitharjun5779
    @guitarcoverswitharjun5779 3 місяці тому +2

    This video is by far amongst the best ones for calf muscle injury rehab. I had been struggling with my routine runs because of soleus muscle injury. Thanks for guiding to build up the necessary muscles..

  • @daflecta
    @daflecta 11 місяців тому +2

    Dude, your work is absolutely amazing. Such a comprehensive guide on calf injuries. Thank you so much!

  • @LYR74
    @LYR74 17 днів тому +1

    Excellent and well laid out overview!! Thank you!!

  • @fattyslim96
    @fattyslim96 6 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video! Well done E3 -- thanks for putting this out there for the general population!

  • @Dudeinpjs14
    @Dudeinpjs14 11 місяців тому +2

    Woah this has to be by far the most comprehensive calf strain rehab video I have seen. So organized, and perfectly explained. Amazing job my friend. I think you sir will be a huge reason why I will be able to complete my first ironman in November

  • @dougsims9862
    @dougsims9862 6 місяців тому +1

    This was outstanding!!! Was really looking hard to find a comprehensive approach to rehab and this hits the bullseye

  • @liverpoolrules1
    @liverpoolrules1 10 місяців тому +3

    I love this, thank you so much, have had calf strains on and off for years and this has been so good for me to regain my confidence in running again. ❤

  • @andres5molano
    @andres5molano 9 місяців тому +3

    Excellent videos man… definitely one of the best in UA-cam. Well detailed and easy to follow.
    I play soccer and in the past years I am suffering a lot of muscle injuries. 😢

  • @TomS-mo1ox
    @TomS-mo1ox 7 місяців тому

    Brilliant video. All the info you need and well explained with good graphics for visual learners. Great stuff !!!

  • @Daddo2862
    @Daddo2862 10 місяців тому +6

    I have had issues with "tennis leg" and the complete mystery of when it would be safe to return to playing without the fear of a re-injury. This is the first advice I have seen on both the exercises and the benchmarks of muscle preparedness to follow before returning to play. Thank you!

  • @gerardochirichigno6051
    @gerardochirichigno6051 Рік тому +2

    Complete and clear. Best vid I have seen on this topic.

  • @robingaspard
    @robingaspard 5 місяців тому +1

    Your channel is truly amazing. Thank you!

  • @fatladfitness3227
    @fatladfitness3227 Рік тому +30

    This is just what I’m after, I strained my calf on a run, great rehab exercises

    • @sv-xi6oq
      @sv-xi6oq 6 місяців тому +1

      How ya doin

  • @gemmasharp2179
    @gemmasharp2179 5 місяців тому +1

    I am so grateful for this video. I had a severe calf tear, and this has been incredibly helpful. Thank you 😊

  • @AzuraShad0w
    @AzuraShad0w 26 днів тому

    One of the best videos out there on building up calves , so glad I found it !

  • @curtconroy8789
    @curtconroy8789 Рік тому +2

    Best pre-running rehab presentation I’ve ever seen!

  • @doublea4466
    @doublea4466 Рік тому +1

    Very detailed and comprehensive video! Thank you very much, I really appreciate your work! Greetings from Germany ✌️

  • @MandeepKaur-sj9je
    @MandeepKaur-sj9je Рік тому +3

    Really informative video. Appreciate your efforts you put into it

  • @coyote385
    @coyote385 6 місяців тому

    I have never seen such an informative and applicable video, based on good data. Can’t thank you enough

  • @mattiebrownoz
    @mattiebrownoz 3 місяці тому

    Really great. Thanks for being comprehensive.

  • @ahmeterdogan4349
    @ahmeterdogan4349 10 днів тому

    Very helpful and thorough video. Thank you so much

  • @MeghanAnderson-yt3rh
    @MeghanAnderson-yt3rh Місяць тому

    Wow best physio rehab video I've ever watched and best advice for this injury based on a recent journal article I read. Thank you!

  • @MatthewFBrown
    @MatthewFBrown 9 місяців тому

    Really great video. I appreciate the comprehensiveness.

  • @7gibbens
    @7gibbens 10 місяців тому

    Most comprehensive video on calf strain I have seen and ive seen a lot. Thankyou ❤️🏃🇦🇺

  • @darkomarusic4135
    @darkomarusic4135 Місяць тому

    This was amazing to watch. Thank you!

  • @timothydavis2568
    @timothydavis2568 Рік тому +4

    just injured my gastrochs today, this video was a huge help, thank you!

  • @FabioRower
    @FabioRower 2 місяці тому

    thank you so much for this clarifying video, It´s the third time I get serious pain for too much footwork during breakdance practice, will definitely pay attention to these exercises!

  • @jemag
    @jemag Рік тому +1

    Another great video, thanks for the great content.

  • @cliveagate
    @cliveagate 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for such an informative and well presented tutorial. I shall be following your advice and suggestions very closely 👍

  • @mrbadtyler
    @mrbadtyler 9 місяців тому

    Great video, editing and sourcing! subbed

  • @imeldagopico9740
    @imeldagopico9740 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Thank you so much!

  • @mikecrowther6552
    @mikecrowther6552 4 місяці тому

    Hi-Out of all the videos I've watched about calf injuries ( dozens) this was by far the best and most comprehensive.Thank you!
    ( ruptured achilles left leg, torn gastroc right leg)

  • @user-qv3fs6it7w
    @user-qv3fs6it7w 11 місяців тому

    That is a very comprehensive method of rehab. I love your system

  • @pwoloszun
    @pwoloszun 10 місяців тому

    Wow. Just wow. Absolutely GREAT material!
    Thank you

  • @christian_eklund
    @christian_eklund Рік тому +3

    Perfect! Hope this will get me back running soon.

  • @jamiepalmer4534
    @jamiepalmer4534 9 місяців тому

    Great, clear informative video, thank you so much!

  • @yeahyalikedat
    @yeahyalikedat 7 місяців тому +2

    You sir, are a great human - thanks for the info.

  • @jesseleavitt2818
    @jesseleavitt2818 Місяць тому

    Exactly what I needed, thank you!

  • @julietshuva9822
    @julietshuva9822 Рік тому

    You ok are super professional and a ray of light 💡 to so many people in need with this informative video 🙌🏼✨❤️🥹 Thank you

  • @lancelotduloc3289
    @lancelotduloc3289 7 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU!!! Sustained calf injuries to each calf in back to back weeks of playing football. Hadn't played in a few years and am in decent shape but not really great football shape. Will let you know how things progress after I follow your advice and suggestions. Thanks again for this insightful video. Perfect timing!!!!

  • @mlejazz
    @mlejazz 9 місяців тому +1

    this is by far the best video for Calf Muscle Strain Injury, thanks

  • @robrider838
    @robrider838 6 місяців тому +3

    This was one of the better videos I found. I guess how to prevent a calf injury returning, is to to incorporate at least some of these routines into your regular routines, warm up and warm down.

  • @adrianbennett4899
    @adrianbennett4899 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @user-zk4dv2nx8k
    @user-zk4dv2nx8k Рік тому

    Exactly wut i needed , that too from my fav rehab channel 😍

  • @alessandrosarcia
    @alessandrosarcia 10 місяців тому

    Thank you. Very high level and professional.

  • @civcinfo
    @civcinfo 2 місяці тому

    TOP Quality vid. Thanks so much 🎯

  • @Ragwald3
    @Ragwald3 Рік тому +2

    This is a great video! I'm 67 years old and picked up tennis after a year of abscence, resulting in mild calf injury twice. I still have very strong and explosive gastrocnemius', but now know how to make them meet their own strength! Thanks!

  • @jjendurance3479
    @jjendurance3479 Рік тому +1

    Great work. Chapeau!

  • @alejandroobregon3730
    @alejandroobregon3730 3 місяці тому

    Really nice video, it helped me a lot, thanks!

  • @mbarr
    @mbarr 11 місяців тому

    This is brilliant. So informative.

  • @catherinerussell7216
    @catherinerussell7216 9 місяців тому +2

    So glad I came across this as ive torn my calf muscle just what I was looking to to repair my calf to get back to running

  • @feverdog5392
    @feverdog5392 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. .

  • @pjauthur9869
    @pjauthur9869 Рік тому +2

    Best resource out there

  • @COSIPAPI
    @COSIPAPI 6 місяців тому

    Great information, thanks!

  • @skridzzy
    @skridzzy Місяць тому

    this video is so helpful, a few months ago I injured my calves and then got shin splints. I have been rehabilitating that and only now it came to my mind that these rwo can be connected. Now I'll get rid of them forever

  • @sunito89
    @sunito89 7 місяців тому

    Very nice video! Thank you keep going!

  • @DillTheDog
    @DillTheDog Годину тому

    Brilliant video No rambling just straight to the point 😎

  • @soulnanauk1497
    @soulnanauk1497 Рік тому

    This was amazing, thank you 😊

  • @AndresMelianOyarzun
    @AndresMelianOyarzun 5 місяців тому

    Excelente video, muchísimas gracias por tu contenido!

  • @aprosimracing
    @aprosimracing 9 місяців тому

    Well done! Congratulations.

  • @trainingANDnutrition
    @trainingANDnutrition Рік тому +1

    Excellent information 👌 Thanks for your job 👍

  • @cubase275
    @cubase275 14 днів тому

    Thank you for such a helpful and excellently explained video - says the man who currently has a strained calf muscle 🙌🏼

  • @efghij8721
    @efghij8721 10 місяців тому

    excellent video, best video on this topic

  • @srikanth.thewellnessguide
    @srikanth.thewellnessguide Рік тому

    Thank you so much for such a useful video

  • @mrtn2233
    @mrtn2233 Рік тому

    This a great video, very interesting and helpful

  • @adityaparab3869
    @adityaparab3869 Рік тому

    thank you for this amazing video helped a lot

  • @cenkdileme8758
    @cenkdileme8758 Рік тому

    Best video in youtube about calve recovery!

  • @markmcadams5375
    @markmcadams5375 Місяць тому +1

    Great info

  • @AndreiDamian
    @AndreiDamian Рік тому +2

    Thank you very much for sharing this video. It is incredibly comprehensive and has the potential to benefit numerous individuals in their journey to gradually strengthen their muscles and recover from injuries.
    I recently began running last year and increased my training volume significantly this year. Unfortunately, due to this sudden increase, I encountered an issue with my left soleus muscle, which prevented me from continuing my running or even hopping on that leg. However, I was still able to hop on both legs without any issues. After more than a month, I have experienced gradual improvement, and I recently completed a 5k run at our local Parkrun.
    To aid in the strengthening of my calf muscles, particularly the soleus muscle, I have been diligently performing the exercises you outlined. Additionally, I have found that using a foam roller has been beneficial in releasing any knots or tightness in the area.

  • @petersmith8113
    @petersmith8113 Рік тому

    Awesome mate , thank you very much 👍🏻🏆

  • @shaboo2
    @shaboo2 9 місяців тому +6

    I've been doing PT for six weeks following a gastroc/soleus injury. It's been going as expected, and I was just thinking "two more weeks and I'll be back." Then, when I saw this video, I realized that, at the very best, I am still on Step One of this rehsp program! . Holy crap! Based on what I see here, it'll be a whole gd YEAR before I'm at his "Level 4" point in rehab! That is just so discouraging to me.

  • @playerone1431
    @playerone1431 Рік тому

    What a great channel. Thanks

  • @petrofskiwilliams8360
    @petrofskiwilliams8360 Місяць тому

    Very informative thank you.

  • @nono-dr9hh
    @nono-dr9hh 8 місяців тому

    Very informative!

  • @elwalker9034
    @elwalker9034 Рік тому +3

    Really high value here. Soleus injury threatening my trail running season. Crushed.

  • @ukjose1
    @ukjose1 Рік тому

    Thanks. Excellent video

  • @cengizarici
    @cengizarici 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for detailed report. I have started water workout with your recommendation. That is also helping me with recovery

  • @Ahmed-dg3mj
    @Ahmed-dg3mj Рік тому

    Just what i needed ❤

  • @scottrivera530
    @scottrivera530 6 місяців тому

    I have to agree with all the comments or most of the comments. What a great video to guide me on my rehab. I tore my calf muscle about a month ago and have yet had the confidence to do any sort of exercise with it. It’s still painful to walk if I move it the wrong way. At least I know there’s a set of criteria to follow to get better. Thanks for posting the video.

  • @higorino
    @higorino 2 місяці тому

    This is a well built class! For anyone who actually plays to put all this in practice. Go to the blog and print the page. It is as well put together as this video, with screen captures of the most important parts!

  • @jamesloundy6997
    @jamesloundy6997 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm on it! Thanks.

  • @badnewsbars948
    @badnewsbars948 Рік тому

    great video. helpful. thank you.

  • @luischavarriaga7343
    @luischavarriaga7343 Рік тому

    Great Great information, thank you.

  • @munendrareddy3236
    @munendrareddy3236 Місяць тому

    Perfect explanation

  • @greglee1585
    @greglee1585 3 місяці тому

    Awesome summary of a calf strain injury. You nailed the reason my injury happened. I am a 63 year old male who just recently started playing pickleball. The strain occurred playing pickleball, the tear or rupture occurred the next day on hilly trail hike going up a steep hill. My calf strain, after 3 weeks, has started to improve, and I began to question when could I return to playing Pickleball. Your tests tell me I am still a long way from returning. Thank you for showing me that! I will now begin your rehab exercises. Any further advice would be greatly appreciated. I did just subscribed to your channel and I plan on sharing your channel

  • @angelak4160
    @angelak4160 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video . I feel much more confident getting back into squats.

  • @ahhhhmanduh
    @ahhhhmanduh Рік тому +1

    Holy shit, thank you so much. I had a strain 4 weeks ago. My doctor won't refer me to a PT until I have an ultrasound, but I can't get one for 2.5 months. It'll be healed by then and I need safe stretches/excerises to strengthen things as I heal.

  • @BeautifulTurkish
    @BeautifulTurkish 6 місяців тому

    This is awesome. Thanks a lot.