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Author: Richard Symister
Want More Ankle Motion? Train MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITYWant More ANKLE MOTION? Combine Mobility & Flexibility Training
When a client comes to me with limited dorsiflexion motion, I have to assess 2 things:
- Mobility (of the ankle joint)
- Flexibility (of the ankle muscle)
Logically, we may prescribe ankle mobility and/or ankle flexibility “homework” to regain lost dorsiflexion. The client’s homework will be based upon a passing or failing “grade” during mobility and flexibility training.
Joint MOBILITY homework:
- Mobility band posterior glide
- 20 reps , followed by a 2 minute hold time, 6 times per week x 6 weeks
Muscle FLEXIBILITY homework:
- Downward dog
- 20 reps , followed by a 20 – 30 second hold, 6 times per week x 6 weeks
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