Calf Exercises for Strengthening – Ask Doctor Jo

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   Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:20 am

   I want to say more than 2 weeks!:/ now
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   Lloyd Maliakal says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:20 am

   Legendary. Getting stronger 🙂
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   Metodi Georgieff says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:20 am

   Hi 🙂 I have L5 – s1 herniated disc and surgery on 9th of June 2021. The low back and sciatica pain has gone away, however I feel my right calf very weak… I am a semi pro runner and I would like to get back on track as soon as possible. I would be glad to hear any specific advice from you 😊 Thank you in advance
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   Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:22 am

   Okay I will start doing that… can you please tell me how I can get rid of this horrible bruise on my leg? Any advice on that.
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   Jake Hesson says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:23 am

   How long should we walk for?
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   Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:29 am

   No ma’am but I did go to the emergency and an assistant that works with the doctor told me I tore something in my calf…the day of the game I was on 1st base and right when I was about to run I felt like a sharp rock was thrown at my leg
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   jorge Martin says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:30 am

   hi I pulled muscles on both legs my legs r weak for about four months now I’m doing exercises but the don’t really help I been having like vibrating on my muscles is that a good sign that I will get better soon thanks
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   roberto savini says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:33 am

   thanks, you are so kind to me! my injury is quite old, 6 months from now, et it’s probably not perfectly healed, in particular as a matter of sensory proprioception of the foot. thanks for your link, so useful.
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   Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:34 am

   The emergency was like last week!
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    Muhammad Mudassar says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:35 am

    hey madam. madam what are the impacts of these exercises on knees
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    the_dreidreamer says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:37 am

    I got my leg cast off 2 weeks ago (dislocated and fractured patella) and my calf is as thin as the first day :/
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    rezillo says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:37 am

    Thanks for a great vid. I just found out I’ve been doing calf stretches wrong: leaning against a wall instead of straight up.
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    Kamila Sn says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:38 am

    I can’t do the exercises for calves at the gym because they’re tooo weak. So I’ll do this at home to strengthen them before I lift weight
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    Sharon Mitchel says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:38 am

    I want to purchase this step stool, but don’t see an affiliate link. Is this the cosco step stool?
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    AskDoctorJo says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:38 am

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    Meri Jaan says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:41 am

    at resting there’s no pain in my soleus muscle near ankle
    but as I start running practices it arises again…
    do can u plz tell me the cure for this
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    Young C says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:43 am

    I love your videos 🙂
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    Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:47 am

    I know your stretches would help because I would look at other videos that are from you and they were really helpful… I have a lot of faith that these bruises will go away…
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    svm125 says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:49 am

    Hi Dr Jo! Nice videos! (Clemson fan)🐅. 60 yo playing soccer 2-3x week. Acute calf strain. Ice and rest. Minimal pain with normal walking and pushing a load. I’m less than -1week out. When can I resume full sport activity and any other preventative advice… ( similar injury on opposite side recovered quickly, approx 1 week)
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    roberto savini says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:50 am

    p.s. if you find easier to send a PM feel free please 🙂
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    den den says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:51 am

    so how many sets & reps should I do, and how long will I walk tip toed?
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    Slim Hanson says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:52 am

    Ok,whats with the Banjo Dr Jo?
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    faiz khan says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:52 am

    Can i do this exercise in acl tear exercise
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    *-pupper-* says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:52 am

    will these help stopping my calves falling asleep and throbbing mid matches for me ?
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    MASTER Tips - All in One by Anil Gopi says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:52 am

    Good… Information…. Thank you…
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    Dana Rogan says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:53 am

    Thank you.
    Just what I needed!
    Stay Safe!!
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    Ron Reagan says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:56 am

    I have anterior tibialis tendonitis, ( possible minor tear,) are these calf exercises harmless for me?
    Thanks
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    jorge Martin says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:58 am

    I’m in therapy now but I don’t feel any difference .
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    Yogesh Rao says: August 2nd, 2022 at 6:58 am

    Dr.Jo, I am a runner and struggle with calf pain on and off. I also am unable to do these stretching and strengthening exercises every day. How often would you recommend that I run and stretch/strengthen?
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    Diego Fonseca says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:00 am

    How many times a week should I do the exercise?
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    Becky Boom123 says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:00 am

    I have Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Rhumatoid Arthritis. I also have Depression. I have stopped walking for about 2 months. The back of my calves have severe spasms when I try to walk now 😔 I can’t even walk a block anymore. Doing this killed the top of my foot the most. It was a good burn tho. Thank you!
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    SKirker says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Can you do calf raises on both toes every day? In early stages of rehab after non weight bearing? Or should I put a day or two in between?
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    Lee Turnbull says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:01 am

    Thanks Jo. Always very informative. You haven’t got chicken legs there lover lay 😜
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    Rhianne Angel says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:02 am

    Hi I’m angel I’m 11 yrs old and I have this calf pain in 2 days now my parents kinda doesn’t care but I think I’m going to feel better now when I do this! I’ll try and do these exercises!!😊😊
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    ANGEL MARTINEZ says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:02 am

    Can this be done everyday ?
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    nomedthegreat says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:07 am

    Never commented on a youtube before. Don’t know why I’m showing up as NOMEDXXX. Anyway, I wish I had "chicken legs". I have big burly calves even though I am 5′ 7" and 140 pounds. I was actually looking for a video on stretching calves, but I’m wondering if your strengthening exercises are stretching exercises in one.
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    Matthew Davis says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:08 am

    I am physically unable to move my feet or stand on my toes. Cannot do the motion to do a calf raise at all. Is there any other exercise to strengthen the calf muscles?
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    roberto savini says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:09 am

    hi doctor jo! first of all congratulations on your great videos, very useful! this one is really helpful, so thanks! I’d like to ask if you advise to use trainers like you or to perform in bare feet in the case, like mine, in which you have to recover strenght and proprioception from a severely sprained ankle some months ago. The recovery is ok, yet the strenght is not on top 🙂 some time ago I asked you for a similar topic, some advice to strenghten the sole and toes muscles and the proprioception as well, after an injury. what do you advise? there is a specific video on that? great job!!
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    Randy Zeitman says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:09 am

    Really outstanding. Going on my toes made rehab fast and got me walking today very well. This is really what YouTube is about… The very best offering selfless help to the public.
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    Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:10 am

    Thank you just an update your stretches have helped me just need to get the feel of walking normal again if that makes sense… I’ve been so use to limping that it still scares me to walk normal.. but I’m better than yesterday
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    Nana Silvas says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:13 am

    Hi Dr. Jo I need some advice I play kickball but I recently injured myself… long story short I tore a muscle somewhere in my calf it’s purple and it’s bruised..i ice it and wrap it I also puT icy hot and i really want to strengthen it..can you please give me advice on this I really am tired of this lol!!:/
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    Peter Clancy says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:13 am

    you have sexy legs
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    jorge Martin says: August 2nd, 2022 at 7:15 am

    Hi Dr.Jo I pulled my muscle on my first leg when I got home from work it all started that my legs would get tired from working a lot .I started to have pain on the back off my knee and my calf got swollen and hard one day got off work got in my truck and I heard something popped my leg was in a lot of pain that I couldn’t even walk for weeks.Then I started to feel better so I went back to work afterthat I started with my other leg . No both my legs are weak I’m here at home resting and going to therapy but I don’t feel any difference the therapist say that I will get well sometimes I don’t even know what to think now I just want to have my normal life again thank u very much for responding to my questions.