🐮The calf (& most notably the soleus) provides the majority of propulsive horizontal force during running AND also serves an essential role in the change of direction. Therefore rehab of calf & Achilles injuries should take into consideration horizontal & lateral force production. Here are some exercise options:
🎯 Horizontal forces:
Donkey kick calf raise
Calf raise into wall
Calf raise onto step
Plyometrics
Banded step to & load
Hopping in a line
Hurdle hops
Bounding
🎯Lateral forces:
Side step up with weight
Side step up into band
Calf raise lean into wall (both directions)
Plyometrics
Multidirectional hopping
Skater jumps
Skater jumps onto step
Skater jumps into a band
Hopping into band lateral & medial
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