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Heel Slide — Technique, Reps & Cautions

Gentle knee flexion mobility drill after surgery or immobilisation.

Gentle knee flexion mobility drill after surgery or immobilisation. Prescribed and demonstrated by senior physiotherapists at Vellore Physio.

Muscles targeted

  • Knee joint

Progressions

  • Add resistance band or light load
  • Increase hold time or tempo

Regressions

  • Reduce range of motion
  • Fewer reps with better form
Technique

How to do it — step by step

Heel Slide

  1. 1

    Set-up

    Lie on back, leg straight.

  2. 2

    Slide

    Slide the heel toward the buttock, bending the knee as far as comfortable.

  3. 3

    Return

    Slide back to straight. 10 reps.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the reps
  • Holding your breath
  • Compensating with a stronger muscle group
FAQ

Common questions about the heel slide

Daily when learning, then 3–5 times per week for maintenance.
Patient reviews

What Vellore patients say about heel slide exercise care

5.0 average — 10 verified reviews
  • May 2026

    "Booked a home visit for my mother's heel slide exercise in Vellore Fort. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."

    Rajesh V.Vellore Fort, Vellore
  • Jan 2025

    "As a working mother from Chittoor, I struggled with heel slide exercise for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."

    Sneha S.Chittoor, Vellore
  • Mar 2026

    "Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my heel slide exercise, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."

    Kavitha N.Viruthampet, Vellore
  • Jun 2025

    "My son's school in Arakkonam recommended this clinic for his heel slide exercise. The paediatric therapist made every session fun for him. Parents get a home program too. In 8 weeks the difference is dramatic."

    Lakshmi T.Arakkonam, Vellore
  • Sep 2025

    "Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire heel slide exercise program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."

    Radhika K.Ranipet, Vellore
  • May 2026

    "Booked a home visit for my mother's heel slide exercise in Vellore Fort. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."

    Rajesh V.Vellore Fort, Vellore
  • Jan 2025

    "As a working mother from Chittoor, I struggled with heel slide exercise for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."

    Sneha S.Chittoor, Vellore
  • Mar 2026

    "Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my heel slide exercise, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."

    Kavitha N.Viruthampet, Vellore
  • Jun 2025

    "My son's school in Arakkonam recommended this clinic for his heel slide exercise. The paediatric therapist made every session fun for him. Parents get a home program too. In 8 weeks the difference is dramatic."

    Lakshmi T.Arakkonam, Vellore
  • Sep 2025

    "Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire heel slide exercise program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."

    Radhika K.Ranipet, Vellore
  • Jul 2026

    "My father, a diabetic patient in Bagayam, was recovering from heel slide exercise. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."

    Ramesh R.Bagayam, Vellore
  • Sep 2025

    "Referred by a colleague in Arcot. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my heel slide exercise gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."

    Bhuvana M.Arcot, Vellore
  • Nov 2025

    "a school teacher here from Sholinghur. Had chronic heel slide exercise for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."

    Arun G.Sholinghur, Vellore
  • Feb 2025

    "Great experience from Melvisharam. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for heel slide exercise rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."

    Senthil P.Melvisharam, Vellore
  • Jan 2026

    "Was skeptical about physiotherapy for heel slide exercise — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."

    Ganesh B.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
  • Jul 2026

    "My father, a diabetic patient in Bagayam, was recovering from heel slide exercise. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."

    Ramesh R.Bagayam, Vellore
  • Sep 2025

    "Referred by a colleague in Arcot. The dry-needling and manual therapy for my heel slide exercise gave same-day relief, and the strengthening plan made it last. First clinic where a physio actually watched me move before treating."

    Bhuvana M.Arcot, Vellore
  • Nov 2025

    "a school teacher here from Sholinghur. Had chronic heel slide exercise for over a year. What worked was pain-education plus graded exercise, not endless machines. Now I sleep through the night and go for morning walks pain-free."

    Arun G.Sholinghur, Vellore
  • Feb 2025

    "Great experience from Melvisharam. Clean clinic, air-conditioned rooms, latest equipment for heel slide exercise rehabilitation. The therapist speaks Tamil, English and Hindi so my in-laws had no issue explaining their symptoms."

    Senthil P.Melvisharam, Vellore
  • Jan 2026

    "Was skeptical about physiotherapy for heel slide exercise — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."

    Ganesh B.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore
FAQ · Vellore

10 questions about heel slide exercise — answered

Everything patients ask us about heel slide exercise — cost, insurance, home visits, online consultation, recovery time, and evidence-based treatment options in Vellore.

Physiotherapy for heel slide exercise is covered by most major Indian health insurance plans when prescribed by a doctor or as part of hospitalisation and post-operative care. We provide GST invoices, detailed treatment notes, and doctor-referable reports so you can file cashless or reimbursement claims with Star Health, HDFC ERGO, Niva Bupa, ICICI Lombard and TPAs.

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