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Standing Dorsiflexion Mobilization

Standing Dorsiflexion Mobilization: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Keeping one heel flat on the floor, shift your weight forward and bend that knee so it moves out over your toes, then return to start.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Ankle Arthroscopy
  • Ankle Fusion
  • Ankle Osteoarthritis
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
  • Total Ankle Replacement

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