Neural Tissue/Involvement, Functional Assessment

Neural Tissue/Involvement, Functional Assessment

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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