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Can you tell me how to know when a calf strain is healed and resume exercise?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Time: Most calf 'strains' involve the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle group. Most commonly injured in middle age((30-55). Usually takes minimum of 6 weeks for these to heal ( depending on severity). Time generally heals this injury( along w/ nsaids, heel lift etc). Start walking first w/o lift, then fast walk , then jog. When u can run w/ minimal discomfort your calf strain should be healed. Gl!

Answered 2/20/2014

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