The main purpose of rehabilitation training for gastrocnemius muscle tear is to relieve pain, control swelling, improve mobility and muscle condition, and restore muscle strength. Commonly, such as acute treatment, muscle strength training, moderate aerobic exercise and so on.
Emergency treatment includes rest, ice, compression, elevation of the affected limb and so on. Patients with gastrocnemius muscle injury need to reduce the activity of the affected limb in 7~14 days, and carry out compression bandage and elevation of the affected limb. After the acute phase, gastrocnemius muscle strength training can be started, such as the use of resistance elastic band, tiptoe exercises.
After good recovery, further functional training can be carried out according to the doctor’s instructions, such as jogging exercises, stationary bicycle and swimming exercises. Until complete recovery.
Professional sports massage, ultrasound, microwave and other physical factor therapy methods can be supplemented during the rehabilitation process to promote recovery. If the muscle is completely torn or the damage is severe, surgical repair needs to be considered.
Patients are advised to carry out rehabilitation training under the guidance of a doctor to avoid aggravation of the injury caused by blind exercise on their own.