Sydney Health Physiotherapy

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Eccentric heel lowering

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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