Eccentric heel lowering
Written By Peter Wang
Muscles used in this exercise
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Achilles tendon
Purpose
High grade rehabilitation exercise for the Achilles tendon and the calf muscle
To do this exercise
Keep it slow and controlled during the lowering phase
Make sure the heel drops lower than the stool
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Peter Wang
Peter is an experienced physiotherapist who has a passion for helping people. He graduated from the University of Sydney Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2010. Since then, he has worked closely with injured workers and people with disability. In 2015, he established Sydney Health Physiotherapy in Sydney CBD. The clinic has a culture where physiotherapists help patients to understand their body during treatment sessions.