Monthly Archive for: ‘January, 2012’
Calf Muscle – " Common Sports Injuries "
This video discusses a strain of the calf muscle, one of the common sports injuries. It is caused from overuse, acceleration, and/or change of direction resulting in a tear of the lower leg muscles. Treatment includes, resting, icing, and physical therapy. Depending on the severity of the lower leg pain, rehab is a minimum of 2-3 weeks and a maximum …
Read MoreHow To Strengthen Calf Muscles
The calf muscles at the back of the lower leg are important to target when strength and weight training for speed and agility. Calf pain can arise from a variety of conditions ranging from accidental trauma to nerve conditions. Calf pain in the absence of trauma or other symptoms is commonly due to a muscle cramp. Learn how to do …
Read MoreSprained Ankle – A Worst Injury
This is one example video of a sprained ankle. A sprained ankle, or twisted ankle, is the most common type of soft tissue injury. Soft tissue means any tissue in your body that isn’t bone. A minor sprain is when a ligament is stretched or partially torn. In severe sprains the ligament is completely torn. Sometimes the end of the …
Read MoreRunning Tips & Techniques : How To Stretch One Hamstring & Calf Muscle Before Running
Learn how to stretch only one hamstring and stretch one calf before running in this free fitness video on running techniques. Expert: Robert Rogers Bio: Robert Rogers has been a Track and Cross Country Coach for Otto Middle School for the last three years. He is a dedicated runner and coach. Filmmaker: Robert Rogers. Learn also about treatments of pulled …
Read MoreCalf And Ankle Stretching Workout For Shin Splints
Coach Nicole of sparkpeople.com leads you through a short (3-minute) routine of lower legs stretches for the calves and ankles. Take a look at this video to learn different stretches and exercise using a wall. These stretches are great for people with tight calves or weak ankles in general, but may also help prevent and manage shin splint pain. Here …
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