Running Series Video 6: Ankle Mobility
Ankle mobility plays a critical role in running performance, efficiency, and injury prevention. The ability to properly dorsiflex (flex the foot upward) and plantarflex (point the foot downward) impacts your stride, balance, and how efficiently you absorb impact with each step. Poor ankle mobility can lead to overcompensation in other areas of the body, increasing the risk of injuries not only in the ankles but also in the knees, hips, and lower back.
In this video, Athletic Therapist Sarah Black will take you through a Knee-to-Wall Test, followed by demonstrations of Tibial (Knee) Rotations and Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilizations with Push and Lifts.
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