276: Expert Edition: Calf Strain Rehabilitation Tania Pizzari (PhD) & Brady Green, La Trobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre

Dr Tania Pizzari and Brady Green both hail from Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. Tania Pizzari PhD is prolific in the sports injury research space regularly presenting at international and national sports medicine conferences, lecturing at Latrobe University and having contributed to in excess of 130 research publications while also fulfilling a clinical role at Milpark physio therapy in Melbourne Victoria. Brady Green has submitted his PhD which focuses on calf muscle strain injuries, Brady works with the Essendon AFL Football Club. In 2017, Brady and Tania co-authored a paper "calf muscle strain injuries in sport: a systematic review of risk factors for injury". This systematic review looked at 518 strains and we'll discuss some of the findings from this review. Tania and Brady share around the what, where, when, why and how of calf muscle strain injuries, share tips around how to get on top of the problem recurring calf strain scenario, discuss contemporary evidence based best practises when it comes to the rehabilitation of calf strains, debunk common myths around what is effective for calf strain rehabilitation and of course issue a great physical challenge for the week. Show Sponsor: earSHOTS earSHOTS is a disruptive action sport headphone company dedicated to unlocking human potential through sound.  earSHOTS bluetooth headphones utilise an innovative, first of its kind proprietary magnetic ear clip design. This unique design ensures it can withstand the sharp shocks, speed and functional movements of action sports, unlocking new freedom of movement without compromising on sound. For 10% off earSHOTS use the code TPPS at checkout or use direct link here earSHOTS are giving away one set of their earSHOTS Bluetooth headphones designed for peak performance per month for the next 3 months, Enter Here  Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.