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Achilles Stretching Principles Achilles Stretching Principles: Warm up part to be stretched Provide support to foot and arch (via slant board) to isolate stretch Hold stretch 1 minute, progressing to 3 to 5 minutes Use active rest periods--PF and DF while tendon is at rest Build up to 3 sets per session with last stretch incorporating cool down Perform 2 times daily Previous slide Next slide Back to first slide View graphic version