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How to release tight calfs for Triathletes

Releasing your calfs using this techniques (MET) I find much more specific than using rollers or a ball on your calfs, please have a go and share if you like it if you have found it beneficial. Tight calfs can lead to shin splints, achilles problems and plantar fasciitis. It's imperative for the triathlete/ runner that the calf is kept healthy, supple and free from pain.

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Releasing your calfs using muscle energy techniques (MET) I find much more specific than using rollers or a ball on your calfs.  Please have a go and share if you like it or you have found it beneficial. Tight calfs can lead to shin splints, achilles problems and plantar fasciitis. It's imperative for the triathlete/ runner that the calf is kept healthy, supple and free from pain.

This video shows you a very simple but highly effective technique for pre-hab of the calf.

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