“Stretch on the wall” Place yourself one step away from a wall. Now support yourself with your arms against the wall by bending your upper body forward. The heels remain firmly on the floor. The knees are fully extended. Hold the tension in your calves for 10 seconds. A second pass follows. You can also … Achilles tendon – stretching exercise on the wall
“Stretch while standing” Go slightly into the bend with one knee. The other knee is stretched and the heel is placed in front of the body. Then pull the foot towards the knee and hold the tension for 10 seconds. The upper body is straight forward. The hands can be supported on the bent knee. … Achilles tendon – stretching exercise while standing
“Long seat” Put yourself in the long seat. Try to reach both feet with your hands. The upper body bends forward and the legs remain stretched. Hold the tension for 10 seconds before making a second pass. Continue with the next exercise
“Stretch on one step” Stand on a step edge with both forefeet. Now let the heels, which are in the air, sink to the ground. The knees remain completely stretched. You can also do this exercise with only one foot. The other foot then stands completely on the step. Hold the tension in your calf … Achilles tendon – stretching exercise on one level
For a physiological, healthy gait it is important that the foot is fully mobile and the muscles are elastic. Therefore, it makes sense to stretch a shortening of the Achilles tendon. It is also useful to stretch the calf in cases of Achilles tendon disorders (e.g. Achillodynia), which can also be a cause of shortening. … Achilles tendon stretching exercises
Stretching exercises in the seat If stretching is not possible while standing (e.g. after an operation) or as an alternative exercise, the Achilles tendon or calf muscles can be stretched in the seat (on the chair or long seat on the floor). On the chair, the exercise is performed as follows: The leg to be … Stretching exercises in the seat | Achilles tendon stretching exercises
Stretch calf after surgery After an operation in the area of the lower extremity, the affected area is often immobilized. It must not be moved. A lack of movement leads to shortening of the calf, and after a long bed rest it can be difficult to make the calf muscles elastic and mobile again. It … Stretch calf after surgery | Achilles tendon stretching exercises
Summary The calf muscles are a muscle group that often tends to shorten and should also be stretched by people without symptoms. When stretching, it is important to do it regularly, preferably 1-2 times a day, to achieve a long-term improvement. Patience is also important.A shortened Achilles tendon takes up to 3 months to show … Summary | Achilles tendon stretching exercises
