Heel Raises
Strengthens the calf and improves balance.
What it helps
Strengthens the calf and steadies your balance, rebuilding the push-off that drives walking.
How to do it
- Stand holding a counter.
- Rise up onto your toes.
- Lower slowly.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, once or twice a day.
Where this appears in recovery
Heel Raises is part of 64 recovery programs, typically in the phase 3 and before surgery and phase 2 and phase 4 and phase 5 and phase 1 stage. 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.