Calf Programme Practical Course

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.

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Steve gives an insight into the 7-Part Masterclass... a must watch to highlight the management of muscle tears and the stark contrast in how the two geographically close tears can behave so differently... with totally different approaches required so you can avoid the common mistakes and deliver athletes on time and avoid reinjury

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Calf Theory: Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Calf Function & Demands, Gastrocnemius, Soleus & Aponeurosis Anatomy

Common Injury Sites, Footage, Differences in Approach & Management

Re-Injury Risk Factors, Timescales, Read Scenarios, Protocols

Calf Theory Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Subjective & Physical Assessment: Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Subjective Assessment, Injury Timings, Running Demands

Injury Sites/Type, Objective Markers, Practical Clinical Assessment

Neural Tissue/Involvement, Functional Assessment

Physiology, Injury Classification, Timescales, Differential Diagnosis

Subjective Physical Assessment Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Treatments & Interventions: Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Treatment Aims, Release Techniques, Dry Calf Release

Dynamic Taping, Orthotics, Rearfoot & Midfoot Strapping

Joint Mobilisations, Hot/Cold Therapy, Cupping, Compressive Garments, Soleus

Treatments Interventions Gastrocnemius vs Soleus

Calf Rehabilitation: Early to Mid-Stage

Approaches, Trianing Errors, Variables, Biomechanics Assessment, Stretching

Reasons for Reinjury, Reduced Capacity Loading, Isometric Loading Value

Soleus, Triple Extension/Sprinter Progressions, Triple Flexion/Hip Lock

Calf Rehabilitation Early to Mid Stage

Calf Rehabilitation: Later Stage Rehabilitation & Return to Sport Parameters

Assisted Running, Vertical & Horizontal/Forward Propulsion, Stairs, Pre-Running Screen

Dynamic Isometrics, Footwork, Plyometrics, Running Metrics & Performance Markers

Sports Specifics, Change of Direction, Introducing Competition & Training Exposure

Calf Rehabilitation Later Stage Rehabilitation Return to Sport Parameters

Calf Tear Management: Gastrocnemius Grade 3C Athlete Case Study

Pitch & Medical Room Assessment & Findings, Timescales, Acute Management

Week 1-4: Progressive Building, Single Leg Loading & Achieving Muscle-Tendon Stiffness

Week 5-9: Running Build-Up, Mimicking Sport Demands in Rehab, Contact Preparation

Week 10+: Return to Play Markers & Criteria, Reflection & Learning Points

Calf Tear Management Gastrocnemius Grade 3C Athlete Case Study

Posterior Lower Leg Differential Diagnoses

Popliteus, Posterior Artery Entrapment, Calf Injury Sites, Cramp

Tibialis Posterior, Flexor Hallucis, Lumbar Referred & Neural Involvement

Practical Neural Differentiation, Compartment Syndrome, DVT, Non MSK

Posterior Lower Leg DIfferentials PDF.pdf

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.

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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

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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.

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

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