Gastrocnemius Tear
Non-operative treatment
Phase 1-Control swelling
- Elevation
- Ice compression
- NSAID’s
- Crutches (2-3 days)
Phase 2-Mobilization
- Early, gentle range of motions
- Active assisted/passive stretching (3 times per day)
- Heel lift
Phase 3-Strengthening (2 weeks post injury)
- Dorsiflexion
- Plantar flexion
- Inversion/eversion
Phase 4-functional activities (3-6 weeks)
- Gradual resumption of activites
- Achilles tenson taping may be used early
- Full return if
- Full range of motions
- No pain or tenderness
- Strength deficits less than 10%