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✳️Improve Your Ankle Mobility ✳️
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◾️The research shows we need about 10 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion for normal gait mechanics.
◾️On the other hand, if you are an avid gym goer, Olympic weightlifter, powerlifter, crossfitter, or just a person who likes to squat, you are going to want a lot more...like 30-40 degrees.
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◾️So how much do Ankle mobility do YOU need? However much it takes to perform the required task- whatever that may be. There is no one-size-fits all answer, because everyone is different.
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❓How do you know if you are limited❓
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▫️Well, if you realize you aren’t walking normal (can’t get the heel down or constantly toeing out), or your heels lift up when you squat, lunge or go down the stairs, you are probably already aware of your ankle mobility limitations.
↪️But for those who don’t really know, there is something called the standard knee to wall test which will give you an idea of where you are at in terms of general ankle mobility, but doesn’t tell us much from a movement perspective.
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🆘Unfortunately, limited ankle dorsiflexion is one of the most common limitations I see in my patients / athletes. Sometimes these restrictions end up causing other problems / compensations, & sometimes they don’t. Either way, I am a big fan of improving my mobility & developing a healthier amount of capsular workspace. Every little bit helps!
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✳️ Here are 9 different ways you can work on your own ankle mobility✳️
1️⃣Powerband assisted 3 way ankle mobilization on box
2️⃣Miniband assisted 3 way ankle mobilization on box
3️⃣KB loaded 3 way ankle mobilization on box
4️⃣Bodyweight loaded ankle rocks on box
5️⃣Alternating KB step backs
6️⃣Kneeling lunge forward rocks with KB 
7️⃣Self talus block with kneeling forward lunge
8️⃣Squat sit with KB hang + ankle rocks
9️⃣Squat sit with KB on knees + ankle rocks
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◾️Try them out, see what works best for you, then pick a couple to add into your warm-up routine a few days a week. I recommend doing roughly 5-10 reps of each exercise you select on each side.
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