Calf Programme Practical Course
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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

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

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