Re: Post ankle fusion rehab

The gastroc is a two joint muscle which also contributes slightly to knee flexion, so hamstring curls can also slightly increase the muscles of the calf. Add some ankle pumps while you do this, to enhance calf gastroc participation. Good luck

Posted By Mel on March 22, 2010 at 21:19:34:

In Reply to: Post ankle fusion rehab posted by MK on March 12, 2010 at 11:23:22:

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