Calf Strain

[CFSupport]

Sounds more like an issue with achilles tendon itself rather than the gatroc/soleus. Could also be a compartment syndrome - both are common in the military.

To help we need more info first - when/how did it happen? Immediate or gradual onset? Where exactly is the pain location? Any other symptoms (swelling, tingling)? What is the most aggravating functional activity? Can you or the patient palpate the exact spot? Does it ease or worsen with exercise?

There's much more but thats a start.


Cheers
Additional Comment I forgot:
Whoops just checked the date of the original post - I'm assuming your enquiry has been resolved.

As a matter of fact it hasnt been resolved. The patient has been on training on the other side of the country........He came back recently and reported that it felt really good after a couple weeks of rest.......The pain spans the musculotendinous jucntion of the entire calf......i.e. well below the belly of the gastroc........it occured gradually, and is exacerbated by exercise and relieved by rest. I have suggested taking time off of running, hill walking.........also suggested RICE and mild stretching.......The patient claims to be doing everything, but insists on introducing running as soon as symptoms cease......the result is "soreness"

[redgilyn]

It could be also possible that it is a referred pain. try checking for overuse syndrome to the plantar fascia..

R.

[CFSupport]

Thats intresting. The patient plays squash 4-6 days per week and wears orthotics for plantar fascititis. However, the patient is not currently suffering any foot pian....do you have any referances where i could learn more about this association? Thanks again

It could be also possible that it is a referred pain. try checking for overuse syndrome to the plantar fascia..

R.