Device-assisted calf-raise training

Device-assisted calf-raise training increases movement velocity in humans (+104.9 °/s versus controls).

“greater improvements in gait speed (+ 0.17 m/s) and plantar flexion strength (+ 7.5 kgf) and movement velocity (+ 104.9 °/s).”

Human trialCompared with controls continuing usual activitiescustom-built device-assisted programplantar flexor muscleTwice daily, 5 days per week; 20 high-speed and 30 eccentric calf-raises10 weeks

Device-assisted calf-raise training combining high-speed and eccentric exercises improves gait speed in older adults

Scientific reports·11 Oct 2026

Device-assisted calf-raise training increases plantar flexion strength in humans (+7.5 kgf versus controls).

“the training group showed greater improvements in gait speed (+ 0.17 m/s) and plantar flexion strength (+ 7.5 kgf)”

Human trialCompared with controls continuing usual activitiescustom-built device-assisted programplantar flexor muscleTwice daily, 5 days per week; 20 high-speed and 30 eccentric calf-raises10 weeks

Device-assisted calf-raise training combining high-speed and eccentric exercises improves gait speed in older adults

Scientific reports·11 Oct 2026

Device-assisted calf-raise training increases gait speed in humans (+0.17 m/s versus controls).

“Compared with controls, the training group showed greater improvements in gait speed (+ 0.17 m/s)”

Human trialCompared with controls continuing usual activitiescustom-built device-assisted programTwice daily, 5 days per week; 20 high-speed and 30 eccentric calf-raises10 weeks

Device-assisted calf-raise training combining high-speed and eccentric exercises improves gait speed in older adults

Scientific reports·11 Oct 2026