Balance Pad Heel Raise Hold

Exercise Overview

This is an ankle proprioception and balance exercise that uses a balance pad. Start by standing on a balance pad with one leg. Raise the heel off of the pad as high as you can and maintain your balance for 10-15 seconds. Rest for an equal amount of time before repeating your next repetition. Be sure to equally distribute your weight through the balls of all of your toes.

Muscles Involved

Plantar FasciaMedial Longitudinal ArchCalvesGastrocnemiusSoleusAchilles Tendon

Related Conditions

Achilles Tear / Achilles TendinitisInversion Ankle Sprain / Eversion Ankle SprainHigh Ankle SprainPlantar FasciitisCalf StrainAnkle Bursitis

Equipment Needed

Similar Exercises