The following are designed to stretch the muscles at the back of your lower leg.
How to Perform a Calf Stretch
Technique 1
- Stand with toes pointing straight forward.
- Step one leg out in front – make sure your toes are still pointing forward.
- Keeping your back knee straight and back heel on the floor, bend your front knee.
- You should feel a stretch on the back of your calf.
- Complete as per Physiotherapist instruction.
Technique 2
- Stand on top of a step on the balls of your feet on the edge.
- Please ensure you have a rail or wall to support yourself.
- Drop one heel down below the edge by slightly bending the knee of the other leg.
- Complete as per Physiotherapist instruction.