Eccentric Heel Raise

Setup

• Begin standing with weight evenly distributed between both feet.

Instructions

• Raise onto the toes of both feet.
• Once you are on your toes shift all of your weight to the affected limb and lift your unaffected foot from the floor.
• Slowly lower to the start position using only the affected limb.
• Place the unaffected limb on the floor in the start position and repeat as prescribed.

Tips

• You may hold onto a chair or counter for balance.
• You should feel this in your calf.