Ankle Towel Stretch

Professional Rationale
A non-weightbearing stretch for the gastroc. Best for those patients who have weightbearing restrictions or who are unable to weightbear for a standing stretch.

Client Rationale
This is a stretch to stretch your gastrocnemius muscle. This is the muscle that is on the back of your lower leg, or your calf.



Instructions

• Loop a towel around your foot.
• Pull your foot towards you with the towel, creating a stretch in your calf.
• Do not lift your hip or knee off the surface.

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