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Stretches for Achilles Tendon Problems

Toe stretch

  1. Sit in a chair and extend your affected leg so that your heel is on the floor.
  2. With your hand, reach down and pull your big toe up and back (toward your ankle and away from the floor).
  3. Hold the position for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
  4. Repeat 2 to 4 times a session, up to 5 sessions a day.

The next three exercises are often done in a progression (meaning you do the most gentle exercise for a few days, then move on to the more vigorous exercises). Start with the calf-plantar fascia stretch and then move on to the calf chair stretch and the stair stretch. Talk to your health professional about how long you should do each one before moving on to the next one.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer David A. Fleckenstein, MPT - Physical Therapy
Last Revised January 3, 2011

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Last Updated: January 03, 2011
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