Shin & Lower Leg Muscle Stretches

Heel-Drop Calf Stretch

17 February 2014|Achilles Tendon Stretches, Calf Muscle (Gastrocnemius, Soleus & Achilles Tendon) Stretches, Common Stretches & Advice, Shin & Lower Leg Muscle Stretches|

  Muscles: Plantaris, Peroneus Longus, Peroneus Brevis, Gastrocnemius & Flexor Hallucis Longus   Methods: Stand on a raised object or step. Place the toes of one foot on the edge [...]

Soleus Calf Muscle Stretch

16 May 2013|Achilles Tendon Stretches, Calf Muscle (Gastrocnemius, Soleus & Achilles Tendon) Stretches, Common Stretches & Advice, General Lower Limb Stretches, Shin & Lower Leg Muscle Stretches|

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

15 May 2013|Achilles Tendon Stretches, Calf Muscle (Gastrocnemius, Soleus & Achilles Tendon) Stretches, Common Stretches & Advice, Shin & Lower Leg Muscle Stretches|

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 [...]

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