Calf stretch
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Calf stretch
This exercise stretches the muscles at the back of the lower leg (the calf) and the Achilles tendon. Do this exercise 3 or 4 times a day, 5 days a week. To do this stretch:
- Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at about eye level. Put the leg you want to stretch about a step behind your other leg.
- Keeping your back heel on the floor, bend your front knee until you feel a stretch in the back leg.
- Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times.
Talk with your doctor or physical therapist if you have questions about how to do this or any other exercise.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery |
| Last Updated | July 23, 2007 |
| Last updated: | July 23, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Barry L. Scurran, DPM - Podiatric Surgery |
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