Dorsiflexion March
Exercise Overview
This is an ankle dorsiflexor strengthening exercise that is used in combination with hip flexor strengthening. Start by looping a band around both of your forefeet. Raise the hip into flexion while maintaining as much ankle dorsiflexion as possible. Bend the knee as needed to maintain a contraction through your shin muscles.
Muscles Involved
Ankle dorsiflexorsTibialis AnteriorExtensor Digitorum LongusExtensor Hallucis LongusHip FlexorIliopsoas
Related Conditions
Anterior shin splintsAnkle sprainExtensor Retinaculum DysfunctionTibialis Anterior Tendinitis / TendinopathyDeep Fibular Nerve Entrapment
