{"id":2251,"date":"2022-03-14T10:23:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T10:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.physioroom.com\/advice\/?p=2251"},"modified":"2022-06-27T11:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T10:38:37","slug":"calf-muscle-ljungberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.physioroom.com\/advice\/sports\/injury-case-studies\/calf-muscle-ljungberg\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study: Freddie Ljungberg’s Calf Muscle Strain Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

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The Injury<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Freddie Ljungberg suffered a Calf muscle injury during Sweden’s 2-0 Euro 2008 qualifier victory over Spain and was forced to miss several Premiership matches. Calf muscle injuries are common in sports such as football, basketball, and tennis, where there is a lot of running and jumping.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Treatment<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Freddie Ljungberg’s rehabilitation was supervised by the physiotherapists at the Swedish Football Federation. Regardless of the level of the injury the treatment in the early stages is the same.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Calf is rested in an elevated position and a physiotherapist applies an\u00a0ice pack\u00a0for 20 minutes every two hours (never apply ice directly to the skin). A\u00a0compression support\u00a0can be applied to limit bleeding and swelling in the tissues.\u00a0Electrotherapy\u00a0treatment can also help during the early stages. Once the initial pain has worn off more active rehabilitation can be started, including Calf stretching and strengthening exercises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A\u00a0Calf & Shin Support\u00a0is commonly used during rehabilitation and in the prevention of Calf muscle injury. Many people who have suffered Calf muscle problems find that the re-assurance and therapeutic heating effect are very helpful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Outcome<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ljungberg made a full recovery with physiotherapy treatment and returned to action after six weeks. Whatever your skill level, a\u00a0neoprene Calf support\u00a0is appropriate to help you prevent Calf muscle injury and keep you in your game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What you can do<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\u00a0<\/td>\r\nConsult a sports injury expert<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nApply ice packs\/cold therapy<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nApply a compression bandage to limit swelling<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nUse anti-inflammatory gel to relieve pain<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nStretch using exercise bands to aid scar tissue healing<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nWear a Calf support for reassurance<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPerform Core Strength & Core Stability exercises<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPerform warm-up exercises prior to sporting activity<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPerform cool down exercises following sporting activity<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nPractise stretching exercises to maintain muscle length<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
\u00a0<\/td>\r\nSip sports drinks to maintain carbohydrates & fluids<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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