When you've torn something high up the back of your calf, it can be tricky to figure out whether it's a high Achilles tendon tear or a calf muscle tear.
Sports physio Alison Gould explains what it feels like when this happens, the importance of getting the diagnosis right, and the treatment approach for this type of injury.
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📚Chapters in this episode:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:05 Achilles tear or calf muscle tear?
00:02:17 What it feels like
00:06:04 Treatment options
00:11:24 Recovery time
00:11:54 How we can help
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