Resisted ankle dorsiflexion
Resisted ankle dorsiflexion
- Tie the ends of an exercise band together to form a loop. Attach one end of the loop to a secure object, or shut a door on it to hold it in place. (Or you can have someone hold one end of the loop to provide resistance.)
- Sit on the floor or in a chair, and loop the other end of the band over the top of your affected foot.
- Keeping your knee and leg straight, slowly flex your foot back toward you so you are pulling back on the exercise band. Then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat 8 to 12 times.
- It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other foot.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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