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Heel Raises

Also called seated heel raises, Calf Raises: straight and bent knee, Calf Raises (bilateral → single, pain-free), Calf Raises (pain-free), Calf raises.

Heel Raises: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand tall with support available. Rise onto the balls of both feet, pause at the top, then lower your heels slowly.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain
  • Calf (Gastrocnemius/Soleus) Strain
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

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