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What can i do to stay fit now that i have ruptured my calf?
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Stretch/strengthen: This is for muscle strain, not Achilles rupture. Rehab: begin gentle ankle range of motion (alphabets with toes). Progress to regular calf stretching after 1 wk. May initiate two legged calf raise. After 2 wks, single leg calf raise/leg press. > 3 wks - eccentric heel drops (calf raise on noninjured side, come down on injured side). Fitness - try pool therapy - swim/run using jogger's belt.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Work around injuries: Depending on your circumstances, isolating the injury will allow you to rest the calf but stimulate other muscles and organs to maintain peak functioning. If you run, swimming or weight training using machines that allow your calf to "be at rest" will work well. When you've recovered, those calf muscles that have weakened can be "persuaded" to re-bulk through targeted activity.
Answered 10/23/2012
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