BANDED HEEL RAISE SIDE STEPS

This is a strengthening exercise for the ankle. Loop a mini band around the lower leg just above the ankles and stand on your toes. Lower the heels and then step to the side & repeat. Take 5-10 steps in one direction and then the opposite direction.

Muscles Involved:

• Fibularis Longus / Peroneus Longus

• Fibularis Brevis / Peroneus Brevis

• Extensor Digitorum Longus

• Tibialis Anterior

• Calf (Soleus, Gastrocnemius)

• Achilles Tendon

Related Conditions:

• Peroneal Tendinitis / Fibularis Tendinitis

• Anterior Shin Splints / Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis

• Inversion Ankle Sprain

• Eversion Ankle Sprain

• High Ankle Sprain

• Chronic Ankle Sprain

• Achilles Tendinitis

• Posterior Ankle Impingement

• Posterior Shin Splints / Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis

• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

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