Calf injuries, and especially calf muscle strains, are a common injury in dance but one that has relatively little published research compared with other common dance injuries. In this episode, we discuss:

  • the different types of calf strains and how they are graded
  • the most common causes of calf strains
  • treatment protocols for calf strains
  • and prevention of calf injuries

Additional podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 97: Achilles Tendinopathy in Dancers
Episode 24:
Posterior Ankle Impingement
Episode 35:
Sprains, Strains and -itis's in Dance


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