Detroit Tiger’s Miguel Cabrera got hurt on an attempted
hit-and-run while breaking for second base. They won that night 8-6 over the
Toronto Blue Jay, unfortunately, Cabrera had to go on the disabled list due to
a calf injury.
An MRI was done and showed no injury to the Achilles tendon
and was later diagnosed with medial calf strain on his left foot. The median calf muscle comprises the
gastrocnemius, a large and strong muscle located at the back part of the lower
leg. This muscle is primary involved in fast or quick movement of the legs like
jumping and running, hence it is commonly injured in sports or other physical
activities.
The two-time AL MVP was placed in a boot. "The boot
just raises the heel up so the calf muscle isn't stretched out," "It
shortens the calf muscle.” manager Brad Ausmus said.
He was given a PRP injection, a treatment that naturally
stimulates the body’s own healing properties for faster and safe healing. PRP
or platelet-rich plasma is plasma with high concentrations of platelets.
Platelets are special blood cells that are responsible in repairing injured
tissue. Also, he has undergone physical therapy and hyperbaric treatment.
By Salmaboskey boskey (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Platelet-rich plasma or PRP injections are increasingly used
in patients with sports-related injuries. PRP injections work to encourage the
healing process. PRP focuses on restoring normal tissue composition while
avoiding further degeneration.
