Question 1

7 wks post calf muscle tear.yet, i still have same hard knot that appeared on day one. 3x7cm. looks & feels as if i have muscle flexed 100% of time?

Accepted Answer

Mis-diagnosis: Your muscle tear is really a fascia tear, and as a result you have a knot in the muscle that is causing pain. The best response will come from treating the trigger point with needling and myofascial release and restoring the fascia injury with platelet rich plasma. www.blatmanhealthandwellness.com

Question 2

what do you suggest if i injured my calf muscle, tear or pull?

Accepted Answer

Calf muscle: This cannot be diagnosed on a computer .  See your physician( podiatrist , orthopedist , family doc ) for an evaluation

Question 3

after a calf muscle tear/calf strain injury, how long can/does the affected muscle remain tight or clenched feeling?

Accepted Answer

Tear: It could take  6 to 8 weeks to completely heal. Good Luck

Question 4

left inner calf muscle atrophy. noticed about 2 years ago that it was smaller and a little weaker. after a minor calf muscle tear now it's like it's completely gone. it doesn't even respond to tens / ems stimulation. i think piriformis syndrome..?

Accepted Answer

: First. Your Piriformis muscle is located in the hip area not near the calf. It sounds has though you received a work up concerning this. Have you seen a neurologist ?  You give a condition of a muscle that has lost its nerve connection. How did this occur?  See a neurologist for care. A neurosurgeon might be able to reconnect muscle if not too late.

Question 5

i had calf muscle tear with horrible bruising and pain.  am i more prone to that now in that leg?  i have 2 knee replacements.

Accepted Answer

Calf Tear: Sounds like you had a grade iii muscle tear. This leads to weakness that much be regained by gradual restrengthening. It also leads to swelling and scar tissue that needs to be worked out. Make sure you spend time with a manual physical therapist who will work out all of the scar adhesions and regain the strength and flexibility. They are great at that. Dr rich blake.

Question 6

doctor says i have a calf muscle tear. could that cause foot to have a pulse/vibrations feeling? and soreness in all of calf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can cause all of those issues.  It will take about 4-6 weeks to heal.

Question 7

i have muscle tear in my left calf,  i am 48 male.  what is the recommendations regarding treatment and motion?

Accepted Answer

Gastroc: If the tear is mid alf or higher (muscle), treatment is conservative. Ice, light compression wrap, optional boot for immobilization, stretching, & weight bearing as tolerated. Light exercises such as stationary biking is ok. Some have used prp injections. If the tear is in the achilles' tendon you likely need surgery to repair it.

Question 8

does a calf strain/muscle tear require a dr. visit or can it be treated at home?

Accepted Answer

Dr.  visit required: Treatment is usually nonsurgical. In most instances, treatment includes limiting activities and possibly wearing a boot or using crutches, followed by physical therapy.

Question 9

i had muscle tear in my leg now i have been resting for 2 months + . is there a way to test my leg if it has healed .

Accepted Answer

Muscle tear healed: The best way to determine healing is to follow-up with the physician that treated the injury. Physical examination of the leg is necessary and possibly a follow up scan if there are any concerns following the exam. Physical therapy is also helpful in monitoring improvement in strength and pain, as an indicator of healing.

Question 10

i had a quad muscle tear now after 3 months i have started running about 6 km a day does it mean i can play soccor again is there a way to test my leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is which: your Doctor can do, by clinically examining you and checking the strength and comparing It to the other side.
If you are already running, I am sure you are ready to paly soccer, BUT have it checked by your Doctor.
Good Luck.

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Calf muscle tear recovery time

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7 wks post calf muscle tear.yet, i still have same hard knot that appeared on day one. 3x7cm. looks & feels as if i have muscle flexed 100% of time?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if i injured my calf muscle, tear or pull?

A member asked:

After a calf muscle tear/calf strain injury, how long can/does the affected muscle remain tight or clenched feeling?

A member asked:

Left inner calf muscle atrophy. noticed about 2 years ago that it was smaller and a little weaker. after a minor calf muscle tear now it's like it's completely gone. it doesn't even respond to tens / ems stimulation. i think piriformis syndrome..?

A member asked:

I had calf muscle tear with horrible bruising and pain. am i more prone to that now in that leg? i have 2 knee replacements.

A member asked:

Doctor says i have a calf muscle tear. could that cause foot to have a pulse/vibrations feeling? and soreness in all of calf?

A member asked:

I have muscle tear in my left calf, i am 48 male. what is the recommendations regarding treatment and motion?

A member asked:

Does a calf strain/muscle tear require a dr. visit or can it be treated at home?

A member asked:

I had muscle tear in my leg now i have been resting for 2 months + . is there a way to test my leg if it has healed .

A member asked:

I had a quad muscle tear now after 3 months i have started running about 6 km a day does it mean i can play soccor again is there a way to test my leg?

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