Calf Stretching Exercises

Heel-Cord Board Stretches

Heel cord board stretches illustration 

  • Place the ball of your foot on a slanted board and press your heel to the floor repeatedly.
  • Repeat 10 times and hold for 10 seconds.

Heel-Cord Wall Stretches

Heel cord wall stretches illustration 

  • Place your hands on a wall in front of you, supporting your weight on the uninjured leg.
  • Extend the injured leg behind your body with your heel flat on the floor and lean forward.
  • Repeat 10 times and hold for 10 seconds.

Towel Stretches

Towel stretches illustration 

  • Fold a towel lengthwise and position it around your forefoot.
  • Gently flex your foot upward.
  • This improves heel-cord (Achilles tendon)
  • Repeat 10 times and hold for 10 seconds.
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This information is not intended to replace specific instructions from your physician. 

Check with your doctor to make sure these instructions apply to your case.