Soleus Calf Muscle Stretch
Muscle: Soleus – deep muscle within the group of posterior calf muscles Muscle Action: Plantar-flexion of the ankle joint Controls ankle dorsi-flexion eccentrically Method: Stand facing a wall [...]
Gastrocnemius Calf Muscle Stretch
Muscle: Gastrocnemius, Tibialis Posterior, Plantaris, Peroneus Longus & Peroneus Brevis Muscle Action: Primarily plantar-flexion of the ankle joint & assists with knee flexion Controls both ankle dorsi-flexion and knee [...]
Quadriceps Muscle Stretch; Standing
Muscle Group: Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis & Vastus Intermedius muscles) Located on the front aspect of the thigh Muscle Action: Primarily knee extension but also aids [...]
Hamstrings Stretch
Muscle Group: Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus & Semitendinosus muscles) Muscle Action: Hip extension & knee flexion Controls both hip flexion and knee extension eccentrically Method: Place one heel [...]
Hip Flexor Stretch
Muscle Group: Hip Flexors (Rectus Femoris, Psoas Major, Psoas Minor & Iliacus muscles) Muscle Action: Hip flexion and controls hip extension Method: Place your hands on your hips [...]