BALANCE PAD HEEL RAISE HOLD

This is an ankle proprioception and balance exercise that uses a balance pad. Start by standing on a balance pad with one leg. Raise the heel off of the pad as high as you can and maintain your balance for 10-15 seconds. Rest for an equal amount of time before repeating your next repetition. Be sure to equally distribute your weight through the balls of all of your toes.

Structures Involved:

• Plantar Fascia

• Medial Longitudinal Arch

• Calves

  • Gastrocnemius

  • Soleus

  • Achilles Tendon

Related Conditions:

• Achilles Tear / Achilles Tendinitis

• Inversion Ankle Sprain / Eversion Ankle Sprain

• High Ankle Sprain

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Calf Strain

• Ankle Bursitis

Required Exercise Equipment:

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