Ankle dorsiflexion is the upward movement of the foot towards the shin.
š„Importance of Ankle Dorsiflexion 1ļøā£Essential for adequate push off during gait necessary for running, sprinting, and walking. 2ļøā£Important for efficient hip extension. A loss of hip extension can contribute to low back pain. 3ļøā£Necessary for adequate knee flexion which is important for proper knee function and for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury prevention. . š„Causse of poor ankle dorsiflexion ā”ļøTight calf muscles (gastroc and soleus) ā”ļøInadequate strength in the shin muscles (tib ant) ā”ļø Previous ankle injuries (Ever roll an ankle ?) . What can you do ā š Specific Chiropractic adjustments for the ankle and low back to encourage normal ROM and function. šAvoid wearing high heels which can lead to tight calf muscles. šTry eccentric calf raises amongst other targeted exercises to lengthen the calf muscles while strengthening the shin muscles.
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