Support Bandage on Leg Calf to Heal Injury?!
Question: Support Bandage on Leg Calf to Heal Injury?
I can only go on short runs otherwise I pain and have to stop, I know its a 'pull' or injury and have to stop running for a week or so until it heals. But how do I prevent it?
I NEED to run for training, but every long endurance run, my right calf will get injured?
Would a support bandage at the calf help?
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I think a support bandage might help. Some athletes find that taping the calf can reduce pain and help protect from further injury. Applying special precut tape, such as Scrip Spidertech Calf Tape is one way to easily tape the calf muscle.
Range of Motion Stretching Exercises. When acute pain is gone, begin stretching the muscle moderately with passive range of motion stretching. Gently pull your foot and toes up with legs straight if possible to stretch the calf muscle. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5 to 10 times.
Progressive Calf Stretching Exercises. As you heal, you can begin using a regular stretching and flexibility program to gain range of motion and prevent future calf injury. Follow the advice of your therapist when beginning these exercises.
Progressive Strengthening Exercises. Start with exercise tubing or a band and hook it under your toes and press down gently using light resistance. Point your foot down against resistance and then slowly return to the start position. Do 10 reps, rest and repeat 5 to 10 times.
Achilles Tendon Strengthening. Once you have healed and experience no pain with basic strengthening exercises, consider strengthening your Achilles tendon to prevent related lower leg injuries.
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