Slant Board Eversion RAIL
Exercise Overview
The slant board eversion regressive angular isometric loading exercise is used to improve end range ankle mobility. Start by propping your foot with a slant board so that the inner aspect of the foot is on the floor and the outer aspect is elevated on an incline with the slant board. Begin to contract the ankle everters by attempting to raise the outer aspect of the foot off the slant board. Note that you may not be able to achieve any movement during this part of the exercise. Hold a maximum contraction for 4-8 seconds. Rest in a stretched position at a 1:1 work to rest ratio.
Muscles Involved
PeronealsPeroneus Brevis / Fibularis BrevisPeroneus Longus / Fibularis LongusPeroneus Tertius / Fibularis Tertius
Related Conditions
Inversion ankle sprainchronic ankle sprainanterior ankle impingementachilles tendonitis / tendinitiscommon fibular nerve entrapmentsuperficial fibular nerve entrapment
