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Achilles Tendon Stretch-seated
Purpose of the excercise
Achilles Tendon and Hamstring Stretch
Target
Knee joint pain, decreased lower limb flexibility
Muscles that can be stretched
Muscles involved: Hamstrings (Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus), Triceps Surae (Gastrocnemius, Soleus)
Note
Keep your chest lifted and avoid rounding your back as you lean your torso forward. It may be easier to perform the exercise if you sit slightly forward on the edge of the chair.
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