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Idea is to keep it active (this is the most recent thinking), so you get good circulation but depends on the extent and the type of injury, each Dr. may have different opinion on this injury and that can change from time to time, depends on field experience and new controlled lab research.

You can play on it as long as the pain is mild and you do not aggravate the injury( if the swelling increases then do not play give it some rest). Let common sense guide you in this case but must keep circulation going that will heal it faster.

Here is the General treatment in case of some injuries:

1). Rest. (do not play sports and lift any thing heavy, go to a pharmacy or medical supply and ask for a crutch in your case , as needed an elbow support, Ankle support get it and use it all the time ).

2). Cold and Hot compressions, alternately(ice the swelling in your case if any).

3). Pain killers such as Aspirin/Tylenol.

4). Vitamin B6 it help rejuvenate the tissues.

5). Apply pain killer ointment and massage it lightly.

After healing, do light stretching and slowly get in to usual routing step by step.

Hope you have seen a Dr. and had a X' Rayed taken, or had MRI done (preferably both). Make an appointment for a Dr. and if need be cancel it later in time to avoid visit fees, if you get batter in time.

Treat the scratches with antibacterial. Like Bactine(it does not sting) or Equal, keep it covered and clean

Best go and see a phsio who can help you with your calf muscle. But generally it can take up to a few weeks for your muscle to regain its strength. Your physio will treat the condition and advise you what exercises to do. Don't build your hopes up though as mine took several weeks to heal with daily treatment.

until its better lololol