CALF MUSCLES (GASTROCSOLEUS)

STRETCH EXERCISE
-find something like a book or towel that you can step on with the ball of your foot

-keep the knee straight
-If you start to get a cramp do this stretch immediately
-try to maintain this position while sleeping
STRETCH POSITION FOR SLEEP
–avoid having toes pointed, this promotes cramp
-try to keep the ankles bent with ankle / toes pointed up
-Try keeping bed covers loose at the foot of your bed and not tucked in

Devices can be purchased that can keep the calf and foot muscles in a stretch position while you sleep.

