Banded Active Dorsiflexion

AnkleAnkle Flexibility
Written By David Song

BANDED ACTIVE DORSIFLEXION

The banded active dorsiflexion is a dorsiflexion assisted exercise. Take a seat and loop a band around the target foot. Extend the knees so that it is straight in front of you. Allow the tension of the band to pull the ankle into dorsiflexion. Engage your calf muscles to return to a fully plantarflexed position.

Muscles Involved:

  • Calf

    • Gastrocnemius

    • Soleus

  • Achilles tendon

Related Conditions:

  • Achilles Tendinopathy / Achilles Tendinitis

  • Calf Strain

  • Ankle Sprain

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