2. Plantar flexion with resistance "You can strengthen your heel and calf muscles by forcing them to operate against a resistance band," says Khosroabadi. "Begin by using a light resistance band.

Plantar flexion is the movement that allows you to press the gas pedal of your car. It also allows ballet dancers to stand on their toes. The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the ...

Running does wonders for the muscles involved in plantar flexion – pointing your toes ... Use Thera-Band (or similar) elastics to provide resistance. Tie one end around your foot, the other ...

Remain on the floor, this time with one end of the resistance band tied around your foot and the other end in your hands. Slowly push your foot forward (plantar flexion) and then return to the ...