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Discussion: Leg injury
Subject: Leg injury By: Michael Ribet Written on: 2005-04-04 08:58:20 Message: Hey, Had my first triathalon this past weekend. In the bike part my calf started cramping and I never could get it to stop. Finished the race but was very disappointed. The leg still hurts today and I was wondering if I have injured it? Anyone have experience with this type of thing? Sure would like to know.
Subject: RE: Leg injury By: sonya cassas Written on: 2005-04-05 22:14:35 Message: Hi Michael, Im only a massage therapist however I can tell you what i have experienced and and what my patients have experienced. Check these four things, Salt deprivation, potassium imbalance,local tissue dehydration. Check your seat level on your bike. You should have full extension without plantar flexion (pointing your toes) I have seen it mostly in my practice when a patient immobolizes there calf in a shortened position immediately following chronic exertion. ie riding a bike after running or swimming. Because a cramp is a inoluntary muscular spasm you may have done damage by finishing the race muscle sprain/strain is my best guess. Best to speak with your doctor. Remember, there are reasons professional athletes get massages before and after an event.
Subject: RE: Leg injury By: Katherine Sandoz Written on: 2005-04-08 18:38:16 Message: Replace your electrolytes with an apprpropriate drink and eat more bananas - the potassium always prevents cramping for me. Stretching after you warm up is better than stretching cold muscles.
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