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OVERVIEW

Gastrocnemius/Calf Muscle Strain

This injury is often caused by running fast. A muscle strain causes tenderness or a bulge, which is more common in the inner portion of the leg. Walking, climbing stairs or elevating the affected leg’s heel off the ground can worsen the pain.

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Improve Balance
  • Improve ability to bear weight/stand on the leg(s)
  • Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
  • Improve Function
  • Improve Muscle Strength and Power
  • Improve Proprioception
  • Improve Range of Motion
  • Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities

PHYSICAL THERAPY
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AQUATIC THERAPY
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DRY NEEDLING
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ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
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ERGONOMICS
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KINESIO TAPING
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LASER THERAPY
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MANUAL THERAPY

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE
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ORTHOTICS
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SPINAL MANIPULATION
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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
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TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
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TOTAL MOTION RELEASE
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ULTRASOUND
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PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

ELBOW, WRIST & HAND PAIN
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FOOT & ANKLE PAIN
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA
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SHOULDER PAIN
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HIP & KNEE PAIN
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ARTHRITIS
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BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDERS
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CHRONIC PAIN
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FIBROMYALGIA
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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INJURIES

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
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PARKINSON’S DISEASE
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PELVIC PAIN
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POST-SURGICAL REHAB
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PRE – SURGICAL REHAB
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SPORTS INJURY
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TMJ DYSFUNCTION
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WORK INJURIES