DUMBBELL DORSIFLEXION

This is a strengthening exercise for the ankle dorsiflexors. Start by sitting on a bench with your feet hanging off the edge of it. Hold a dumbbell between your feet. Slowly allow the weight to pull your foot down into plantar flexion and raise the weight by dorsiflexing the foot (toes towards the shins).

Muscles Involved:

• Tibialis Anterior

• Extensor Hallucis Longus (EHL)

• Extensor Digitorum Longus (EDL)

Related Conditions:

• Anterior Shin Splints

• Tibialis Anterior Tendinopathy

• Acute Ankle Sprain

• Chronic Ankle Sprain

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