Roll with your feet turned in and out. Keep toes flexed and pointed to work the entire muscle group.
Increase or decrease pressure by using one or both legs at a time, or placing one leg on the other for even more pressure.
Foam Roller Exercises for Easing Tight Muscles
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com
Updated: August 26, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Position the roller under the calves. Using your hands for support, slowly roll from the knee down to the ankle pausing on any tight or sore spots.
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