Closed Chain Dorsiflexion
January 14, 2009
Starting Position
- Standing with toe of one foot elevated
Procedure
- Bend knee and slide forward until mild stretching is felt in achilles and hold for 2 seconds
- Return to start position and repeat for prescribed number of repetitionsSwitch legs and repeat
Coaching Keys
- Actively try to pull top of foot to shin during stretch
- Do not let foot collapse to the inside during stretch
You Should Feel It
- Stretching your achilles and mobilizing the front of your ankle
Tags:
Mobility, Ankle, Ankle Pain, Injury Prevention
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