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    Bent-Knee Calf Stretch

    This exercise is designed to stretch your calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus). Before starting the exercise, read through all the instructions. While exercising, breathe normally and don’t bounce. If you feel any pain, stop the exercise. If pain persists, inform your healthcare provider:

    • Stand an arm’s length away from a wall. Place the palms of your hands on the wall. Step forward about 12 inches with your ______ foot.

    • Keeping toes pointed forward and both heels on the floor, bend both knees and shift your hips forward. Hold for ______ seconds. Relax.

    • Repeat ______ times. Do ______ sets a day.

    Woman leaning hands on wall doing calf stretch.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Oswald PT DPT
    Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 2/1/2024
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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