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Sit on the floor with your affected leg straight and resting on the floor.
Place a towel around your affected foot.
Hold one end of the towel in each hand.
Pull back gently with the towel so that you feel a stretch in your calf.
Hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds.
Repeat 2 to 4 times.
It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.
Current as of: July 17, 2023
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