Objectives
- Increase ankle mobility
Targeted Muscles
- Calf Musculature
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How to Perform
| 1 | Begin facing a wall. |
| 2 | Bring the toes of your right foot up on to the wall and the heel on the floor. |
| 3 | Ensuring you maintain a soft but straight right leg, move your body up and over the right heel to feel a deep stretch of the calf muscle. |
| 4 | Repeat on the other side. |
Alternative Exercise Suggestions for Patients with an ICD
| 1 | No Restrictions |
Common Challenges
- This stretch is challenging without foot ware as the toes may bend and become uncomfortable, while decreasing the stretch at the ankle. Try the stretch in running shoes.
- Ensure your heel is close enough to the wall to encourage an optimal calf stretch.
| Load | Sets | Reps | Tempo | Rest |
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| n/a | 1 | 1 | Hold 45 sec each leg | n/a |