Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles

Considerations for Improving Triceps Surae Flexibility

Publication Title

Strength & Conditioning Journal

ISSN

1524-1602

Publication Date

6-2015

Abstract

Triceps surae flexibility exercises are routinely prescribed as a component of lower extremity fitness and rehabilitation programs. Flexibility deficits, addressed without consideration of hindfoot position, may be associated with and perpetuate foot and ankle pain. This column presents an evidence-based modification to a traditional triceps surae stretching exercise.

DOI

10.1519/SSC.0000000000000144

Volume

37

Issue

3

First Page

70

Last Page

73

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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