PLATE LOADED TOE RAISES

This is a strengthening exercise for the ankle dorsiflexors. Start by taking a seat on a chair or bench and placing a weight plate on the top of your forefoot. Keep the heels planted and raise the toes off of the ground to lift the weight plate up. Hold this top position for 2-5 seconds. Slowly lower the forefoot back down to lower the weight place and complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved:

• Ankle Dorsiflexors

  • Tibialis Anterior

  • Extensor Hallucis Longus

  • Extensor Digitorum Longus

Related Conditions:

• Anterior Shin Splints

• Extensor Retinaculum Dysfunction

• Tibialis Anterior Tendinitis / Tendinopathy

• Deep Fibular Nerve Entrapment

Required Exercise Equipment:

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