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Ankle/Foot

Standing Calf Stretch

Classic wall calf stretch for the gastrocnemius and often helpful with plantar fasciitis.

  • Stretch
  • Ankle mobility

Standard dose

Sets
2 each side
Reps / hold
30 sec hold
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Place hands on a wall in a staggered stance, back knee straight.
  2. Bend the front knee and lean until you feel a stretch in the back calf.
  3. Keep the back heel down.