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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