Calf Pain
Week 2
We will progress to two more intense calf stretches to restore the range of motion through this muscle group and at the ankle joint. We will continue to build strength in the muscle group using two weight-bearing calf exercises.
Scraping
Advanced Scraping Tibialis Anterior

Key Points

  • scraping proximal to distal
  • use long, slow strokes
  • point toes towards the ground as you scrape
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Advance Scraping Calves

Key Points

  • scrape proximal to distal
  • use long, slow strokes
  • pull toes towards you as you scrape
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Soleus Calf Stretch

Key Points

  • dorsiflex at the ankle
  • bend the knee
  • hold for 30 seconds on each leg
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Gastrocnemius Stretch

Key Points

  • dorsiflex at the ankle
  • keep knee straight
  • lean forward
  • hold for 30 seconds on each side
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Strength
Calf Raises

Key Points

  • slow eccentric phase
  • legs straight
  • 2-4 sets of 6-12 reps
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Soleus Calf Raise

Key Points

  • knees over toes
  • slow on the down phase
  • lean your weight on front foot
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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