Single Leg FHL Calf Raise - calf and flexor hallucis longus strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
The single leg FHL calf raise is a strengthening exercise for the calf muscles and flexor hallucis longus, with emphasis on big toe loading and foot arch control. It is commonly used in rehabilitation to improve push-off strength, ankle stability, and tendon loading capacity during walking, running, and jumping activities.
Muscles Involved
Flexor hallucis longusGastrocnemiusSoleusTibialis posteriorFlexor digitorum longusIntrinsic foot musclesPeroneus longus
Related Conditions
Achilles tendinopathyFlexor hallucis longus tendinopathyMedial ankle instabilityCalf weaknessPlantar fasciopathyPost-ankle sprain rehabilitationRunning-related foot and ankle pain