Ankle and foot · Early recovery
Gastrocnemius Self-Massage
How to do it
Sit with your leg extended and use both hands to knead the muscle at the back of your lower leg, working from your knee down to your ankle.
- Body region
- Ankle and foot
- Position
- Seated
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Recovery phase
- Early recovery
- Purpose
- Education
Used in home programs for
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Calf (Gastrocnemius/Soleus) Strain
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
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