The Dance Physio Podcast
A podcast designed to explore ideas and foster discussion around dancer health and wellness. The Dance Physio Podcast aims to challenge the status quo, bridge the gap between dance science and the studio, and help change the landscape of the dance industry for the better.
The Dance Physio Podcast
Episode 131: Calf Injuries in Dance
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Calf injuries, and especially calf muscle strains, are a common injury in dance but one that has relatively little published research compared with other common dance injuries. In this episode, we discuss:
- the different types of calf strains and how they are graded
- the most common causes of calf strains
- treatment protocols for calf strains
- and prevention of calf injuries
Additional podcast episodes mentioned in this episode:
Episode 97: Achilles Tendinopathy in Dancers
Episode 24: Posterior Ankle Impingement
Episode 35: Sprains, Strains and -itis's in Dance
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