DUMBBELL TOE RAISES

This is a strengthening exercise for the ankle dorsiflexors. Start by sitting on a bench with your foot hanging off the edge of it. Strap a dumbbell to the bottom of your foot by looping and tying an exercise band or Velcro strap. 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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