my right calf muscle

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   Our user asked: "So I have a problem with my right leg that is pretty scary. my right calf muscle is not developed at all anymore as a result of not doing the pt after my first back surgery about ten years ago. I can not even lift myself up on my tiptoes on my right leg. It is really scary and I need to develop it. I was wondering if you have any exercises that I could do at home. I would just do calf raises but like I said I can not even lift myself up on that leg. The real bad part is the inside of my calf. There is almost no muscle anymore. I really look forward to your help." 

Ask a PT Response: "I am suspecting you have tibial nerve involvement where L5-S1 and S1-S2 have been affected and has resulted in your current situation. For my patients that may be experiencing a condition similiar to yours I would have them start off with lower level exericses to build up strength for the gastroc including, ankle pumps, seated heel raises, isometric strengthening, resisted strengthening (see attachment), pushing off while sitting in a chair with wheels, or utilizing various machines such as leg press or Freemotion with light weights to work the gastroc muscle. As the patient becomes stronger they can be progressed to more advanced strengthening exercises."

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: my right calf muscle Posted: Jun 27 2010 at 12:33pm
	Our user asked: "So I have a problem with my right leg that is pretty scary. my right calf muscle is not developed at all anymore as a result of not doing the pt after my first back surgery about ten years ago. I can not even lift myself up on my tiptoes on my right leg. It is really scary and I need to develop it. I was wondering if you have any exercises that I could do at home. I would just do calf raises but like I said I can not even lift myself up on that leg. The real bad part is the inside of my calf. There is almost no muscle anymore. I really look forward to your help." Ask a PT Response: "I am suspecting you have tibial nerve involvement where L5-S1 and S1-S2 have been affected and has resulted in your current situation. For my patients that may be experiencing a condition similiar to yours I would have them start off with lower level exericses to build up strength for the gastroc including, ankle pumps, seated heel raises, isometric strengthening, resisted strengthening (see attachment), pushing off while sitting in a chair with wheels, or utilizing various machines such as leg press or Freemotion with light weights to work the gastroc muscle. As the patient becomes stronger they can be progressed to more advanced strengthening exercises."

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