Episode 131: Calf Injuries in Dance
Calf injuries, and especially calf muscle strains, are a common injury in dance but one that has relatively little published research compared with other common dance injuries. In this episode, we discuss:
the different types of calf strains and how they are graded
the most common causes of calf strains
treatment protocols for calf strains
and prevention of calf injuries
Additional podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 97: Achilles Tendinopathy in Dancers
Episode 24: Posterior Ankle Impingement
Episode 35: Sprains, Strains and -itis's in Dance
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