Heel Walk - Exercises for Shin Splints
Exercise Overview
Heel walking is a simple strengthening exercise for the muscles at the front of the lower leg, particularly the tibialis anterior. It is often used in rehabilitation for shin splints to improve ankle dorsiflexion strength, endurance, and gait control.
Muscles Involved
Tibialis anteriorExtensor hallucis longusExtensor digitorum longusPeroneus tertius
Related Conditions
Shin splintsMedial tibial stress syndromeAnterior tibialis weaknessFoot dropAnkle dorsiflexor weaknessGait impairment