🧘‍♂️ Stretching

Gastrocnemius (Calf) Stretch

Homecare Kinesiology Instruction Module

Progression step 1

📋 Remedial Instructions

  1. 1Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at about shoulder level.
  2. 2Place the leg you want to stretch about a step behind your other leg.
  3. 3Keeping your back heel on the floor, bend your front knee until you feel a gentle stretch in the back leg (back leg has the knee extended as much as possible).
  4. 4Keep your foot in neutral position (do not let it roll in).
⚠️ Rapha Clinic Notice: Move smoothly without bouncing. Hold stretches for 30s. If any unexpected pain increases, suspend activity immediately.