Banded Active Dorsiflexion

Exercise Overview

The banded active dorsiflexion is a dorsiflexion assisted exercise. Take a seat and loop a band around the target foot. Extend the knees so that it is straight in front of you. Allow the tension of the band to pull the ankle into dorsiflexion. Engage your calf muscles to return to a fully plantarflexed position.

Muscles Involved

CalfGastrocnemiusSoleusAchilles tendon

Related Conditions

Achilles Tendinopathy / Achilles TendinitisCalf StrainAnkle Sprain

Equipment Needed

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