| Plantar Flexion
 Plantar flexion is already included in your strength exercises. When doing your strength exercises, add these modifications to plantar flexion as you progress: Hold table with one hand, then one fingertip, then no hands; then do exercise with eyes closed, if steady. Summary: - Stand straight; hold onto a table or chair for balance.
- Slowly stand on tip toe, as high as possible.
- Hold position for 1 second.
- Slowly lower heels all the way back down. Pause.
- Repeat 8 to 15 times.
- Rest; then do another set of 8 to 15 repetitions.
- Add modifications as you progress.
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From the National Institute on Aging
June 2001
http://www.nia.nih.gov/exercisebook/chapter4_strength_balance.htm
