SLANT BOARD CALF RAISE

The slant board calf raise exercise is used to strengthen the muscles of the calf using a slant board to increase workable range of motion. Start by standing on a slant board that is angled at 15, 30, or 45 degrees. You may choose which angle to place the slant board at depending on your current level of fitness and tolerable range. Place the slant board with the ramp of the board facing towards you (when you are on the board your ankles will be in dorsiflexion / your toes will be raised higher than your heels). Use a wall for additional balance if required. Raise both heels up as high as you can. Distribute your weight evenly across the balls of each toe. Lower your heels as far as possible without lifting the toes to complete a repetition

Structures Involved:

• Calves

  • Gastrocnemius

  • Soleus

• Achilles Tendon

• Plantar Fascia

Related Conditions:

• Achilles Tendinitis / Achilles Tendinopathy

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Calf Strain

• Ankle instability

• posterior ankle impingement

• ankle sprain

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