How to do a Calf Stretch for seniors?

Here's how to do a calf stretch for seniors:

1. Stand facing a wall with your hands on the wall at shoulder height.

2. Step back with your right foot, keeping your right heel on the ground.

3. Place your left foot forward with your knee slightly bent.

4. Keeping your back straight, gently lean forward, pressing your right heel into the ground.

5. You should feel a stretch in your right calf.

6. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.

7. Repeat the stretch on the other side.

It's important to perform the calf stretch slowly and gently, without bouncing or jerking. Seniors should stop the stretch immediately if they feel any pain or discomfort. If the stretch is too difficult to perform standing up, seniors can sit in a chair with their feet flat on the ground and perform the stretch by pointing their toes forward and then pulling them back towards their shins.

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