BALWYN PODIATRY

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our clinic sits, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

241 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn

ECCENTRIC CALF RAISE DOUBLE

PROGRESSION 3

GOAL:

TO INCREASE THE STRENGTH THROUGH THE CALF MUSCLES
to DECREASE THE LOAD ON THE SMALLER ANKLE & FOOT JOINT MUSCLES
TO DECREASE THE LOAD ON THE PLANTAR FASCIA

Golden rule: Do not move onto this exercise until instructed to by your Podiatrist

You should feel it: In your calf (gastrocnemius and soleus) muscles

Tips and tricks: Avoid the temptation to rush. Maintain a slow controlled tempo to target your calf.

VIDEO LINK:

SETUP: Stand with both feet on the edge of a step, with the balls of your feet and toes the only part of your feet on the step

MOVEMENT:

Slowly lower your heels below the plane of the step
Slowly lift up your heels to the neutral starting position

TIMING:

Hold for
Repeat