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How do you heal a strained calf muscle?
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Strain/calf muscle: R i c e treatment consists of 1 rest 2ice locally 3compression with ace bandage 4elevation followed by heelpad in both shoes, anti inflammatory medicines, ultrasond therapy, massage therapy and strengthening exercises.
Answered 7/16/2012
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