Calf Stretch with Belt (knee straight)

By Adam Brown - Physiotherapist and Founder and Advisor to Therapia

Posted on July 25, 2021

The purpose of this exercise is to provide a controlled stretch to the Achilles tendon and the gastrocnemius calf muscle.

  1. With the belt held around the foot as shown and the knee straight, pull your foot toward you.
  2. You will feel a gentle stretch high in your calf
  3. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 5-7 times.
calf stretch with belt knee straight

Simple, Affordable Pricing for Physiotherapy

Avoid a trip to the clinic with affordable in-home and virtual pricing

At Home

$135

per appt

Appointments are 45 minutes.

Licensed physiotherapist

Comes to You

Personalized treatment plan

Insurance receipts

No hidden fees

Book Now

Virtual

$100

per appt

Appointments are 30-40 minutes.

Licensed physiotherapist

Online appointment

Personalized treatment plan

Insurance receipts

No hidden fees

Book Now