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Course: PHRE 3045 – Sports Injuries Movement Pattern: Target: Gastrocnemius Synergist(s): Peroneals, Soleus
Exercise
Regressions: Progressions:

Equipment: Foam Roller
Description:
  1. Assume a supine crab walk position with foam roller under the gastrocnemius (calves).
  2. Adjust position as needed to target proximal, distal, lateral, medial and central calves.
  3. Keep pressure on hands and feet to control the degree of pressure.
  4. Increase intensity by removing support leg and/or crossing one leg over the other.  Decrease intensity by addition of support leg and taking more pressure on hands and foot.
  5. Roll a small area at a time and then move to another area.  Do not over do any one area to the point of significant pain or discomfort.  Less is more.
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