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    Soleus Stretch (Flexibility)

    1. Stand facing a wall from about 2 to 3 feet away. Take 1 step toward the wall with your right foot.

    2. Place both palms on the wall. Slightly bend both knees and lean forward. Keep both heels on the floor.

    3. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Then relax both legs. Repeat the exercise 2 times.

    4. Switch legs and repeat.

    5. Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as instructed.

    Woman leaning hands on wall doing calf stretch.

     

    Tip: Don’t bounce while you’re stretching.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
    Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
    Date Last Reviewed: 12/1/2022
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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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