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Slow heel lowering

Part of Achilles tendon pain

Line drawing showing the exercise Slow heel lowering
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Stand on the flat floor, facing a counter or a stable chair, and hold on. Rise up onto the balls of both feet. Then lower your heels slowly to the floor, counting to three.

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