Seated heel raise
Written By Peter Wang
Muscles used in this exercise
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Purpose
This is the first step rehabilitation exercise for the recovery of your Achilles tendon
To do this exercise
Keep it slow and controlled
Your foot should be touching the ground while keeping your hip bend at around 90 deg
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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.