Grow Physio/Calf Practical Course - Grow Physio Academy

Calf Practical Course - Grow Physio Academy

  • Closed
  • 31 Lessons

This 6-Part course highlights the comprehensive athlete journey from calf injury, treatment, rehab and returning to sport. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident in assessing, assigning timescales and managing athletes who have sustained calf injuries. Importantly, the course highlights the significant differences between Gastrocnemius and Soleus tears so you can avoid making common mistakes.

Contents

Watch the Intro

Steve's brief overview and taster of the content ahead of members or course purchasers

Calf Course Intro
  • 2 mins
  • 248 MB

Calf Theory: Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Calf Function & Demands, Gastrocnemius, Soleus & Aponeurosis Anatomy
  • 21 mins
  • 234 MB
Common Injury Sites, Footage, Differences in Approach & Management
  • 14 mins
  • 190 MB
Re-Injury Risk Factors, Timescales, Read Scenarios, Protocols
  • 17 mins
  • 182 MB
Calf Theory Gastrocnemius vs Soleus
  • 1.39 MB

Subjective & Physical Assessment: Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Subjective Assessment, Injury Timings, Running Demands
  • 22 mins
  • 240 MB
Injury Sites/Type, Objective Markers, Practical Clinical Assessment
  • 22 mins
  • 291 MB
Neural Tissue/Involvement, Functional Assessment
  • 14 mins
  • 188 MB
Physiology, Injury Classification, Timescales, Differential Diagnosis
  • 18 mins
  • 200 MB
Subjective Physical Assessment Gastrocnemius vs Soleus
  • 1.59 MB

Treatments & Interventions: Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Treatment Aims, Release Techniques, Dry Calf Release
  • 26 mins
  • 294 MB
Dynamic Taping, Orthotics, Rearfoot & Midfoot Strapping
  • 15 mins
  • 230 MB
Joint Mobilisations, Hot/Cold Therapy, Cupping, Compressive Garments, Soleus
  • 25 mins
  • 269 MB
Treatments Interventions Gastrocnemius vs Soleus
  • 1.72 MB

Calf Rehabilitation: Early to Mid-Stage

Approaches, Trianing Errors, Variables, Biomechanics Assessment, Stretching
  • 20 mins
  • 168 MB
Reasons for Reinjury, Reduced Capacity Loading, Isometric Loading Value
  • 19 mins
  • 306 MB
Soleus, Triple Extension/Sprinter Progressions, Triple Flexion/Hip Lock
  • 21 mins
  • 296 MB
Calf Rehabilitation Early to Mid Stage
  • 630 KB

Calf Rehabilitation: Later Stage Rehabilitation & Return to Sport Parameters

Assisted Running, Vertical & Horizontal/Forward Propulsion, Stairs, Pre-Running Screen
  • 19 mins
  • 324 MB
Dynamic Isometrics, Footwork, Plyometrics, Running Metrics & Performance Markers
  • 20 mins
  • 272 MB
Sports Specifics, Change of Direction, Introducing Competition & Training Exposure
  • 16 mins
  • 287 MB
Calf Rehabilitation Later Stage Rehabilitation Return to Sport Parameters
  • 1.62 MB

Calf Tear Management: Gastrocnemius Grade 3C Athlete Case Study

Pitch & Medical Room Assessment & Findings, Timescales, Acute Management
  • 22 mins
  • 196 MB
Week 1-4: Progressive Building, Single Leg Loading & Achieving Muscle-Tendon Stiffness
  • 19 mins
  • 267 MB
Week 5-9: Running Build-Up, Mimicking Sport Demands in Rehab, Contact Preparation
  • 17 mins
  • 389 MB
Week 10+: Return to Play Markers & Criteria, Reflection & Learning Points
  • 17 mins
  • 261 MB
Calf Tear Management Gastrocnemius Grade 3C Athlete Case Study
  • 2.38 MB

Posterior Lower Leg Differential Diagnoses

Popliteus, Posterior Artery Entrapment, Calf Injury Sites, Cramp
  • 23 mins
  • 262 MB
Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Hallucis, Lumbar Referred & Neural Involvement
  • 23 mins
  • 192 MB
Practical Neural Differentiation, Compartment Syndrome, DVT, Non MSK
  • 20 mins
  • 202 MB
Posterior Lower Leg DIfferentials PDF.pdf
  • 3.32 MB

It's time to improve your calf skills!

This course will drastically open your mind to calf injury management. You will understand the incredible demands on the soleus and dramatically change your approach. 

Hi there!

I'm Steve Miller, a Sports Physical Therapist who loves working daily with Athletes and Sports Injuries. I have been working in physio for over a decade. During this time, I realized there is a real challenge to offering clinical placements in elite sports, so I decided to take my experience and share it with you through Grow Physio - a community where I share elite sports exposure through real-life experience. It's your chance to learn from someone who's been in the field for years.

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Who is the Course for?

Grow Physio teaching material is relevant for anyone driven to develop their knowledge, practical skills and expertise in sports injury management. Current members include students, new graduates, advancing therapists and experts working within the field. Professionals regularly accessing the material include physiotherapists/physical therapists, sports therapists, rehabilitation specialists and wider sports medicine roles. Athletes are increasingly accessing the content to better understand their injuries and guide their own way through their own recovery and rehabilitation journeys.

How long do I have to access the Course?

Forever! We understand the value of our courses and want you to have access to them for as long as you need.

Can I download the video lessons?

The lessons are accessible to members anytime from anywhere with an internet connection but only the PDF slides are available to download. Much of the material contains real footage of professional athletes, which gives a unique opportunity and a chance to experience behind the scenes access to professional sports. However, consent has not been obtained for the use or viewing on any other platform other than streamed from www.growphysio.com. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward or pick up from where you left off easily with a click of a button.

Are you ready to take your clinical skills to a new level?

Finally start to achieve consistent clinical results and improve performance with your caseloads.