Stretch for Achilles Tendonitis

If you experience Achilles Tendinitis, or just an irritation of the Achilles Tendon, as I did when I thought I could just jump into working at my new retail job, doing non stop physical labor for my entire shifts, the following is a good exercise. 

* * * *

from The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Exercise. The following exercise can help to strengthen the calf muscles and reduce stress on the Achilles tendon.

• Calf stretch
  Lean forward against a wall with one knee straight and the heel on the ground. Place the other leg in front, with the knee bent. To stretch the calf muscles and the heel cord, push your hips toward the wall in a controlled fashion. Hold the position for 10 seconds and relax. Repeat this exercise 20 times for each foot. A strong pull in the calf should be felt during the stretch.

*…