Towel Calf Stretch
A gentle seated stretch for the calf using a towel.
What it helps
A supported calf stretch you can do seated, keeping the ankle flexible in the early weeks.
How to do it
- Sit with your leg out straight, a towel looped around the ball of your foot.
- Gently pull the towel to draw the foot toward you until you feel a light calf stretch.
- Hold, then relax.
Tips
- Keep it gentle, and avoid turning the foot outward — protect the healing tendons.
Commonly done as 3 sets of 20–30 sec hold, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Towel Calf Stretch is part of 2 recovery programs, typically at the early recovery (weeks 2–6) 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.