injury

[solo1]

While practising last night did a crane form ( pai hei chaun chu) that had me jump to my left leg in order to do a right ,left kick with my right leg. Landed on my left leg and heard a pop at the base of my calf, hurt quite a bit, can walk on it but its sore. Any ideas cant see doing class tonight as Im walking like frankenstien.

[iunojupiter]

Same thing happened to me long long time ago when attempting to do a side kick after an evasive jump. Except it was the knee of my base leg that popped. Wound up being that I over extended a tendon in my knee. No damage, but it was sore and weak for a while. Could be you over streched the a tendon or a ligament at the base of your calf. Check with your instructor and if it doesn't get better fast, see a doctor. When in doubt, check with a professional. It's better to be safe and have it be nothing than not worrying about it and have it be serious.

good luck and a fast recovery!