More often than not the pain radiates to the feet and to the knee where the muscles start and end. Calf swelling is common, but should be taken very seriously if severe. Rest, ice, and compression will also be valuable treatments. Severe conditions such as DVT deep venous thrombosis — blood clot , or compartment syndromes, could be the cause of pain. Rather than taping along the length of the calf muscle first, wrap tape around the calf at the place where you feel the most strain.
Holding the foot so it is completely flat and level, extend a strip of tape vertically from the horizontally wrapped tape, over the Achilles tendon, past the heel, and onto the bottom of the foot.
Place two more strips of tape along each side the vertically placed strip of tape, both extended around the heel to the bottom of the foot. Wrap a piece of tape horizontally around the Achilles tendon to add a final ring of support. This will also help hold down the vertical strips of tape. Do not rely on athletic tape to heal a severe calf injury. Margaret Kay has worked as a freelance writer since She has worked as a contributor to "The Gonzaga Bulletin.
If you would like to link to this article on your website, simply copy the code below and add it to your page:. Calf taping techniques are designed to support and reduce stress on the calf during activity. They can be used for both the treatment and prevention of calf strains and calf contusions and are often used in combination with other techniques to reduce stress on the calf such as: the use of heel wedges, Achilles tendon taping or the use of crutches to ensure pain free activity.
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