Example exercises
8. Ankle exercises
8.2. Ankle dorsiflexion strengthening
Ankle dorsiflexion strengthening
Movements strengthened: This exercise helps to improve ankle dorsiflexion strength.
Suitable for: Use this exercise for people with 3-5/5 ankle dorsiflexion strength.
Instructions:
- Person sitting with knees bent to 90 degrees and both feet under knees
- Pull reduced strength foot upwards and hold for 5 seconds
- Repeat 10 times
- To add resistance, put other foot on top of foot and pull up into other foot
Where movement should be felt:
Person should feel this in the front of the lower leg.