DORSIFLEXION MARCH

This is an ankle dorsiflexor strengthening exercise that is used in combination with hip flexor strengthening. Start by looping a band around both of your forefeet. Raise the hip into flexion while maintaining as much ankle dorsiflexion as possible. Bend the knee as needed to maintain a contraction through your shin muscles.

Muscles involved:

• Ankle dorsiflexors

  • Tibialis Anterior

  • Extensor Digitorum Longus

  • Extensor Hallucis Longus

• Hip Flexor

  • Iliopsoas

Related Conditions:

• Anterior shin splints

• Ankle sprain

• Extensor Retinaculum Dysfunction

• Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

• Deep Fibular Nerve Entrapment

Exercise videos