Achilles Tendinopathy Exercises

Heel Cord Stretch

Name Repetitions/Sets Description (Basic) Progression Modified
Heel cord stretch 3-5 repetitions of 10-30 second holds for each leg.  Stretches should be performed 4-6x/week. Stand facing a wall with your unaffected leg forward with a slight bend at the knee and your affected leg back. Keep both heels flat on the floor and press your hips forward towards the wall and hold. Do the stretch with your back leg straight and with it bent.  Do not arch your back.  Repeat the stretch for the other leg.

 

 


Towel Stretch

Name Repetitions/Sets Description (Basic) Progression Modified
Towel stretch 3-5 repetitions of 10-30 second holds for each leg.  Stretches should be performed 4-6x/week. Sit on the floor with both legs in front of you. Loop a towel around the ball of your foot and hold the ends of the towel in your hands. Keep your leg straight and pull the towel towards you.  Repeat the stretch for the other leg.