By MORDICAI ATINGA More by this AuthorContinuing on our series of common sports injuries, we review calf sprains and related injuries. Calf injuries are common in sports that involve jumping or a sudden take off. This covers most running sports but particularly tennis, basketball and football have a high incidence of calf injuries. When considering calf injuries and tendon inflammation it is also important to consider the Achilles tendon rupture. Avoiding calf injuries depends greatly on strengthening and stretching the calf muscles and also managing the intensity and amount of training.

Source: Daily Nation June 18, 2020 04:07 UTC