This was one of the exercises written about in a protocol post Achilles rupture. I had to call the surgeon to understand what this actually meant. Once I was educated on the exercise, I figured I’d pass it on, since I thought myself to be well versed in exercise but had never heard of this particular movement.
Tag: ankle
Ankle strength
Some people have lost strength in the ankle due to a litany of issues such as:
Nerve damage
Muscle strain
Shin splints
Ankle fracture
Etc
Getting a stronger ankle joint doesn’t have to be complicated.
Some people have the ability to get stronger, but others may not have that ability.
Check with a licensed professional to see if the nerves are working properly before starting a structured exercise program for the ankle.
This is a basic exercise and is intended for general education.
Ankle dorsiflexion range
The ability to pull your toes/front of the foot towards your shin is called dorsiflexion.
You may not realize how important dorsiflexion is, until you lose it.
The lack of dorsiflexion can cause a person to walk with the feet/toes pointed out.
A loss of dorsiflexion can cause the heels to rise when attempting to do a squat. On that note, there is a difference between a squat and a crouch.
There are ways to improve this.
Watch the video below.
Dr. Vince Gutierrez, PT 