KT Tape: Calf Strain I

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The calf muscles consist of two muscles: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The gastrocnemius is the larger muscle that is visible on the back of the leg, and the soleus is the smaller muscle that is lower down on the back of the leg and mostly underneath the gastrocnemius. Both muscles end up attaching to the heel via the achilles tendon and serve to point the toes down (plantarflexion). These muscles are vital in walking, running, and propelling the body.
Strains in the calf come in varying degrees:
Grade 1
• Slight pain in the back of the leg
• Zero to very slight restricted motion or activity
• Tightness, aching, and slight pain for up to 5 days
Grade 2
• Pronounced, sharp, and restrictive pain
• Swelling and bruising
• Tightness and aching for up to 10 days
Grade 3
• Severe pain that is fully restrictive
• Moderate to complete inability to restrict the muscles
• Significant bruising and swelling
• In the most severe cases (ruptures) the muscle is bunched up towards the top of the calf
Calf strains occur due to injury during acceleration, change of direction, or repeated flexion under duress. The muscles may initially begin to spasm, cramp, or swell. Bruising may also become apparent at some time after the initial injury.
Treatment of a grade I calf strain involves rest most importantly. Ice, elevation, and compression can reduce pain and inflammation, but should not be relied upon to continue strenuous activity. KT Tape provides excellent support for these muscles during unavoidable activity, reducing aching and tightness in the calf. This application also provides inhibition of the muscles to promote relaxation and healing.

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[jumothabeast]

how do i know this tape works.

[LumosInc]

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[vanda219]

crap for suckers. should have billy mays selling this. jocks think it looks pro like! thats all its good for

[LumosInc]

@vanda219 haha- next time you're injured let us know and we'll send you a sample. You'll be amazed after you try it. thx.

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[stlcardsrule4321]

@vanda219 If properly applied as shown here, it does work, and I'm living proof. I have repetitive calf muscle issues, once or twice a year I'll get a calf strain due to all my running. Last spring I kept reinjuring mine trying to come back too soon, sports massage, stretching, taking weeks off without running, none of that helped. I had someone knowledgeable apply it, and I could feel the difference within minutes. Within days I was able to do easy runs, and raced 2 weeks later with no pain.

[ErinElvis78]

This to me seems akin to prescribing a smarty for clinical depression, and I bet that tape ain't exactly cheap! Massage with the Correct oils and rest followed eventually by gentle stretching would be my laymans advice.

[Tunji223]

can i have a sample

[theblueteam10]

theres no way that was enough friction to cause heat for good adherance, i bet the body heat was warmer than that

[joneberle]

@skankicolombo - From my experience, recovery time correlates to how much rest you can give the injured anatomy. My estimate would be a week to two weeks in grade 1 if you can manage to truly rest the calf.

Using KT Tape will help to promote that healing process and relax the muscles so that they can heal faster. As great as the tape is, it is still just one of your tools. Rest, ice, and light massage are critical to getting the healing process to move quickly.