If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 or Part 3 click the links to catch up. Where were we? Oh yes, that’s right! Like I mentioned in Part 3, I thought I had re-torn my ACL 2 weeks after the surgery. Luckily that wasn’t the case. I had to keep reminding myself that I just...
ACL REHAB PART 3: REDUCING SWELL AND IMPROVING RANGE OF MOTION
If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, click the links to catch up. With my first week was behind me, I was up and moving about. Remember when I said the first key goals are to: 1. Reduce swelling and 2. Improve knee range of motion (ROM)? Welcome to my first major...
Calf Muscle Series Part 2: Helpful Stretches & Strength Exercises
Calf Muscle Series Part 2: Helpful Stretches & Strength Exercises In Part 1 of our Calf Muscle Series, we looked at the different calf muscles, what they do and some common injuries. Today we’re expanding on the topic even further with some useful stretches and...
Calf muscle Series Part 1: What They Do Plus Common Injuries
WHAT ARE THE CALF MUSCLES? The calf muscles, as they are typically referred to, make up the back part of our lower leg. They begin at the rear of our knee and insert into the back of our heels. The calf muscles AKA Triceps Surae (yeah bro you have a triceps in your...