Banded Tip Toe Side Steps

BANDED TIP TOE SIDE STEPS

This is a closed kinetic chain strengthening exercise for the ankle. Loop a mini band around the lower leg just above the ankles and stand on your toes. Step to the side without allowing the heels to drop towards the floor. 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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