- Stand facing a wall with your hands resting on it at about chest height.
- Step one leg back behind you, keeping your toes pointing straight ahead.
- Keep your back leg straight and your front knee slightly bent.
- Make sure your back heel stays flat on the ground.
- Gently lean your body forward until you feel a stretch in the calf of your back leg.
- Hold for 30–60 seconds or as advised by your physiotherapist.