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

Equipment Needed

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