Exercise library

Foot & ankle

Wall calf stretch

Eases calf tightness and improves ankle bend

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a wall with hands on it. Step the affected leg back with the heel down.
  2. 2Keep the back knee straight and lean forward until you feel the calf stretch.
  3. 3Hold 30 seconds.
  4. 4Repeat with the back knee slightly bent for the deeper calf.

Keep the heel flat and the foot pointing straight forward.

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