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Calf Soft Tissue Mobilization - Lacrosse Ball
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- HOW: Begin in a seated position with your legs straight out in front of you. Place a lacrosse ball underneath your calf muscle. With your hands on the ground push into the ground to allow your body weight to push into the ball. Move the ball around to your tolerance to massage out the soft tissues of your calf.
- FEEL: You should feel a massage like pressure in your calf muscle.
- COMPENSATION: Don’t roll the ball too fast, find a comfortable speed.
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