Standing Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch
Stand about a foot from a wall, place one foot forward with toes raised against the wall, then lean toward the wall to stretch the ankle into dorsiflexion. Optionally stand on a hand towel for better stability. Alternate sides.
How to do the Standing Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch
- Stand about a foot from a wall.
- Place one foot forward with toes raised against the wall.
- Then lean toward the wall to stretch the ankle into dorsiflexion. Optionally stand on a hand towel for better stability. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Calves, Knees.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Ankle Sprain, Plantar Fasciitis.
Body Fix walks you through the Standing Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch with a guided timer, demo video, and progressions. Free on iOS.
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