Strengthening and Stretching Exercises
Calf Stretches
Gastrocnemius:
- Stand facing the wall with one leg in front of the other Slightly bend your front knee, whilst keeping your back foot flat on the ground
- Ensure your heel remains on the floor & tilt your bodyweight forward
- Hold this stretch for 15-20 seconds, relax & then repeat
Soleus:
- Stand facing the wall with one leg in front of the other Slightly bend both your front & back leg, whilst keeping both feet flat on the ground
- Ensure your heel remains on the floor & tilt your bodyweight forward
- Hold this stretch for 15-20 seconds, relax & then repeat
Calf Raises
- Begin the exercise with standing at a table / bench / chair / wall for balance
- Keep your feet a shoulder width apart, facing forwards
- Slowly move up onto your toes, raising your heels up to the sky
- Tightening your calf muscle & then slowly lower back down
- This exercise should be performed 8-10 repetitions of 3 sets or until fatigue
Single Leg Calf Raises
- Similarly, complete this exercise but whilst standing on one foot
- Ensure you are balanced & expect fatigue to be experienced much earlier
Theraband Exercises
- Whilst sitting, place a towel or Thera band around the base of the foot Hold onto the band firmly & remain balanced
- Moving the foot forwards / back against the resistance
- Complete this movement 8-10 repetitions of sets of 3 or until fatigue
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