Elevated Banded Ankle Dorsiflexion
Written By David Song
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ELEVATED BANDED ANKLE DORSIFLEXION
This exercises uses a light strength band to assist you deepening ankle dorsiflexion. The band is used to help the talus glide posteriorly as needed for smooth ankle dorsiflexion. Anchor the band to a stable object behind you and loop it around the foot just below the ankle joint. Keep the heel planted on an elevated surface like a plyobox or stepper. Lean forward with the knee using your torso - the extra bodyweight will help to push the ankle into dorsiflexion.
Structures Involved:
Tibiotalar Joint
Achilles Tendon
Calves
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Related Conditions:
Squat Warm Up
Ankle Impingement
Lower Kinetic Pain Syndrome