This morning my calf felt noticeably better. I could walk almost without limping with my brace on. I am exited. I inspected my calf area and I still not not see a bruised area. I recall when I teared my calf last time there was a bruise about the size a quarter right below the large muscle complex. Throughout the day I notice some amount of pain ... tightness ... growing. I used some time at lunch to begin stretching. By stretching I initially though about the "typical" calf stretches like gastroc stretch. While researching further I found out that there exist series of stretches that "rehabilitate" a strained calf while healing from the injury. I started doing the Active Range Of Motion stretch (AMOC) described on this web page and I felt relief from the tightness immediately. As the day progresses I repeated the AROM a couple more times. The stretch isn't uncomfortable so I am ready for more.
On a side note ...
I performed the AMOC on both my legs at the same time. I was surprised to feel relief from tightness in both legs. Recalling my the condition of my Achilles tendon, was just wondering if performing these stretches regularly would help. I did purchase a stretcher helper at footmart.com that will do just that ... pictured below:
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