Tight Achilles in ballet? How can I help loosen them up?

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Hi!
So today in ballet my instructor pointed out that I had very tight Achilles tendons, and that I should work on loosening them up as I have a nice arch. I have heard the stretch of hanging your heels off a step, and I already practice this, but I was wondering if anyone else knew any other stretches I could do to help?
Thanks so much if you answer, I really appreciate it!
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abilena13 · Accepted Answer

Continue doing the heel stretch,do it multiple times a day.  Also do a regular calf/achilles stretch like this:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R6SwIJO2u9Y/TdxYkNpGesI/AAAAAAAAAP4/8NDjXeehNYc/s1600/Calf+Stretch.jpg  (do it with the back leg bent too)
You might also want to try soaking your achilles in hot water, and massaging your calves. 
Hope this helps :)

lizardmomma · Answer

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/stretches-for-achilles-tendon-problems
https://www.google.com/search?q=achilles+tendon+stretches&hl=en&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HX1lUbPwBbjF4APXyoDgCw&ved=0CD4QsAQ&biw=1280&bih=891

Anonymous · Answer

Take them off

Tight Achilles in ballet? How can I help loosen them up?

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