Calf Strain Rehab Exercises and Tests (Gastrocnemius or Soleus?)

Summary by Krater

The video covers a test to determine whether your gastrocnemius or soleus muscle is strained and provides five exercises to address calf strains.

From the video

Answers: How do I know if my calf strain is gastrocnemius or soleus and how do I fix it?

• calf muscle strain root causes
• gastrocnemius vs soleus muscle test
• exercises for calf strains

Exercises

• Active Self-Myofascial Release: Plantar Fascia · massage ball · 1 min per foot
• Short & Skinny Foot · bodyweight · 1 set x 4 reps per - 5 sec hold
• Active Self-Myofascial Release: Gastroc/Soleus · bodyweight · 2 min per leg
• Leaning Heel & Toe Raises · wall · 2 x 6 - 5 sec
• Stability Ball Soleus Squats · stability ball · 2 x 6 - 5 sec

What it concludes

• Calf strains can be caused by weak intrinsic foot muscles, poor ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, or a weak soleus muscle.
• A squat with straight heels helps test whether your soleus or gastrocnemius is strained.