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Calf Stretch

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Position:

Leaning towards wall using both hands for support. The leg with the calf to be stretched is extended behind the torso while the opposite leg is placed forward with the knee bent.

Movement:

Gastrocnemius Stretch - Keeping the back leg straight, slowly lean towards wall allowing front knee to bend. A comfortable stretch should be felt in the calf of the rear leg. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*. Repeat ___ times*, then perform this same movement on the opposite side.
Soleus Stretch - Keeping the back leg slightly bent, slowly lean towards wall allowing front knee to bend. A comfortable stretch should be felt in the calf of the rear leg. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*. Repeat ___ times*, then perform this same movement on the opposite side.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.

IMPORTANT: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality discontinue and contact our office immediately. The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within and should not attempt to do so. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.