Deep Vein Thrombosis

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis? A Deep Venous Thrombosis is a blood clot in a vein. It is more common in the calf muscle area, particularly following surgey. This condition is potentially fatal as if the clot comes loose it can work it's way up to the heart and cause a heart attack. What are the symptoms? Constant calf pain. Tenderness at a point deep in the muscle. Swelling. Increased temperature. If the ankle is dorsi flexed (toes pushed upwards to stretch the muscle by the therapist whilst the athlete remains relaxed) this may cause pain. What can the athlete do about it? If a DVT is suspected then medical attention should be sought immeditately. A scan will confirm the diagnosis.   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.