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These exercises are designed to help you initiate your rehabilitation protocol as a method to self-treat and manage your Achilles tendinitis pain. The goal is to improve your ankle, calf, and foot mobility while decreasing your pain levels and improving the general strength of the affected area.
24 maj 2024 · A physical therapist (PT) can teach you Achilles tendonitis exercises you can do at home to help you recover. Achilles tendonitis causes inflammation and pain along the back of the calf and heel. It can cause severe pain and stiffness and limit daily activities like walking and performing basic tasks.
Achilles’ Tendon Exercises. Sit with knee straight and towel looped around involved foot. Gently pull until stretch is felt I calf. Hold _____ seconds. Perform ____ sets per session. Perform ____ sessions a day. Beginning stage: Begin by raising both heels off a step. Stand on involved foot and maintain balance. Perform ______ reps per session.
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. Pull 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, several times a day. Calf-plantar fascia stretch 1.
ACHILLES TENDON STRETCHING EXERCISES 1. Stand facing the wall with your hands resting flat on the wall. 2. Put the leg to be stretched directly behind the other leg. Both feet should be pointing straight ahead towards the wall. 3. The foot/leg being stretched should be approximately 18 inches from the wall.
Strength Exercise. This exercise will get you started on building strength after an Achilles tendon injury. Dr. Caruso or physical therapist can help you move on to more challenging exercises as you heal and get stronger.
gentle stretching of Achilles tendon with towel or in standing (if limited to less than neutral position only); stretch with knee extended and flexed to 40° strengthening: isometric exercise as on week 3; increase resistive band exercise