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Stretches for feet & lower calf

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Anyone know any please

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MrsSchnauzerSmithGraduate

Hiya, not sure where specifically you are looking for a stretch, but have you tried doing a gentle heel drop from a step? Remember that tendons need longer than muscles to stretch so a gentle one for 2-3 mins is good. That said I’m no expert and someone will get along soon with better advice!!!

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YouTube is your friend - lots and lots of videos on there.

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nowsterGraduate

There are many exercises out there but one of the simplest is to stand with just your toes/forefoot on a step and raise and lower yourself several times using just your lower leg and foot muscles.

Another unconventional one is to pick up small objects with just your toes.

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