[sfvcca] Re: Repairing a pulled or torn muscle
- From: Kenneth Winer <brewdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 08:54:26 -0700
I agree with Ken. Immobilize for 2 to 4 weeks in a boot depending on the
severity of the tear. Allow the muscle to heal. Then begin stretching
passive and active with reduced normal activity (the muscle can tear
again), maybe some ultrasound, soft tissue work and certainly ice..
I have had several patients including myself twice with calf tears.
On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 6:27 AM, Kenny <ksfdc11@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ben,
> I tore my calm 7 years ago. I had pitting edema throughout my lower leg.
> I was put in a boot for three to four weeks. Ice, ems. The boot was the
> best thing.
>
> Ken Fine
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 29, 2014, at 11:15 PM, MUMBAUER DC <19691951@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> What Grade of tear ? Grade 1:The muscle is stretched causing some small
> micro tears in the muscle fibres. Recovery takes approximately 2 to 4 weeks
> if you do all the right things.
> Grade 2:There is partial tearing of muscle fibres. Full recovery takes
> approximately 4 to 8 weeks with good rehabilitation.
> Grade 3:This is the most severe calf strain with a complete tearing or
> rupture of muscle fibres in the lower leg. Full recovery can take 3-4
> months and, in some instances, surgery may be needed
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> To: sfvcca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [sfvcca] Repairing a pulled or torn muscle
> From: dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:04:50 -0400
>
> I have a question. What would you suggest a patient do who has pulled or
> possibly torn a calf muscle, besides the usual rest, ice, compression and
> elevation? We tried EMS and we're going to try acupuncture. Any other
> suggestions. The calf is quite swollen and painful and it's a week old.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dr. Ben Griffes
>
>
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Dr. Kenneth Winer
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