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Band Ankle Dorsiflexion

Band Ankle Dorsiflexion: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit with your leg out and a band looped around the top of your foot, anchored in front of you. Pull your toes up toward you against the band, then release with control.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Seated
Equipment
Band
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Open Reduction Internal Fixation
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
  • Total Ankle Replacement

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