Double-Leg Heel Raises
Begins rebuilding calf strength using both legs together.
What it helps
Begins rebuilding calf strength using both legs together to share the load.
How to do it
- Stand holding a counter for support.
- Rise up onto the balls of both feet.
- Lower slowly with control.
Tips
- Share the load across both feet at first.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Double-Leg Heel Raises is part of 17 recovery programs, most often at the strength & function (weeks 6–12), strength building (weeks 10–26) and weight-bearing & strength (months 3–6) stages, among others. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.