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Calf Injuries & the Distance Runner

Calf injuries frequently occur among distance runners. This presentation will cover the significance of the calves in running, methods for assessing them, strategies for rehabilitation, and important considerations for resuming running. Read more ↓
7 Episodes 1h 38m
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01
Why the Calf Matters for Runners and Key Differential Diagnoses

Why the calf, and the soleus in particular, does so much of the work in distance running, the main risk factors for calf strains, and which differential diagnoses to rule out in a runner with calf pain.

11:59
02
History Taking, Training Load Review, Observation and Palpation

How the injury history separates gastrocnemius from soleus strains, how to review a runner's training load for errors, and what observation and palpation of the calf can reveal about severity and recovery time.

14:08
03
Testing Calf Mobility, Strength Qualities and Maximal Strength

How to test ankle and calf mobility with the knee to wall test in bent and straight knee positions, which strength qualities runners need, and how to measure maximal isometric calf strength in sitting and standing.

15:18
04
Reactive Strength, Calf Endurance, Running Gait and Imaging

How to measure reactive strength and calf endurance in runners, which technique errors to control in the calf raise to fatigue test, what to look for in running gait, and when imaging adds value.

15:58
05
Early Calf Rehab with Isometrics, Cross Training and Stairs

How to start rehabilitating an acute calf strain using the runner's strength profile, offloading positions, cross-education, cross training, heavy isometric holds and metronome-paced stair climbing.

10:18
06
Heavy Loading, Pulses, Plyometrics and Footwear in Calf Rehab

Why calf rehabilitation for runners must include heavy loading and plyometrics, how to dose seated and standing calf raises and pulses, sample early and later programs, and how footwear can offload the calf.

20:03
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Return to Running Criteria and Progression After a Calf Strain

The criteria a runner should meet before returning to running after a calf strain, how to structure the first runs and build volume before speed, and which factors decide how fast to progress.

10:27

Learning Points

- Why the calves are so important for runners
- Assessing the physical capacity of the calves: mobility and strength
- The two most common mistakes when rehabilitating calf injuries
- Early and late-stage rehabilitation
- When to return to running

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