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Plantar Flexion
man standing behind of chair.

Plantar flexion is already included in your strength exercises (described in previous section). When you do your strength exercises, add these modifications to plantar flexion as you progress: Hold table with one hand, then one fingertip, then no hands; then do exercise with eyes closed, if steady.

Summary:

  1. Stand straight, holding onto a table or chair for balance.
  2. Slowly stand on tip toe, as high as possible.
  3. Hold position.
  4. Slowly lower heels all the way back down.
  5. Repeat 8 to 15 times.
  6. Rest a minute, then do another 8 to 15 repetitions.
  7. Add modifications as you progress.