Together, the gastrocnemius and the soleus drive plantar flexion ... Each of the following best stretches, demonstrated by Dr. Wickham, employs a technique called active (aka “dynamic ...

Background Dorsiflexion ROM deficits have been associated with greater knee-valgus displacement and increased ground reaction forces during landing. These landing mechanics are risk factors for lower ...

To stretch this area ... known as the Alfredson protocol for Achilles tendonitis, you can work the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles to support the Achilles. The exercises build strength by ...

The gastrocnemius and soleus in an uninjured calf move synchronously and in the same direction. In an injured calf, the absence of movement of the gastrocnemius in relation to the soleus implies a ...