Standing heel raises 

Movements strengthened: This exercise helps to improve ankle plantarflexion strength. 

Suitable for: Use this exercise for people with 3-5/5 ankle plantarflexion strength. 

Instructions:

• Person standing holding on to solid object for support 
• Slowly rise up on to toes so that both heels are off the ground 
• Hold for 3 seconds and slowly lower heels to ground
• To progress, can do on single leg only 

Where movement should be felt: 

Person should feel this in the back of the lower leg.