'Grade 1-3 tear of the soleus or the gastrocnemius'
Causes
Inadequate warm up
Extensive scar tissue
Hyper tonic muscle group
Over-strain/Overstretched
Unaccustomed activity
Symptoms
Sudden sharp pain
Difficulty in contracting or standing on tiptoes
Pain, swelling or bruising in the calf muscle
Treatment
R.I.C.E when acute
Heel raise
Stretching
Massage
Rehabilitation exercises
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