CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Leg stretching issues http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:23:02 +0000 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:05:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=913 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Leg stretching issues : Our user asked: &#034;Hello, I...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=913&PID=1207&title=leg-stretching-issues#1207 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 913
Posted: Nov 13 2011 at 10:05pm

Our user asked: "Hello, I am 18 yrs old ( male ) and since i learned to walk i walked on my toes. Because of that i have very big calf muscles. And since my legs are tight i have trouble stretching. Alot of beginner stretches i cannot even do. I have fixed how i walk ( for the most part ) over this last few months, because i am training for the Marine Corp. My main issue is hat when i run, because of my lack of flexibility, i bounce, or when i cant do the whole "heal first, roll off the toes" movement. I hope there is some advice you can give me, thank you"
 
Ask a PT Response: "Have you tried also tried stretching after you have worked out when your tissue is already warmed up and more pliable? Gains with flexibility are usually better achieved with stretching after exercise. You had mentioned you have difficulty with even beginner exercises. What have you tried? A towel calf stretch is an easy stretch which most people can perform (hold 15-30 secs): http://www.cyberpt.com/cptvid10.asp "
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