Seated heel raise
Written By Josefina Canepa
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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Josefina Canepa
Josefina specialises in sports injury management and paediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight lifting and going to restaurants serving South American cuisine.
She is caring, cheerful and professional.