What are the best ways to increase range of motion in the ankle?

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Nick 0 July 6, 2011 0 Comments

I’ve started to do ankle circles. I have little experience in this area. Please help!

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Stop wearing shoes – They inhibit all the muscles and connective tissue from being strengthened as well as limit flexibility. I light being barefoot and prefer wearing Vibram Five Fingers when bare footing is not an option.

Fuel the Movement
JM

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Look into AIS stretching and call a Physical Therapist. There is really only one plane of motion that personal trainers should stretch concerning the ankle, the saggital plane(plantar flexion/dorsal flexion) any transverse or frontal plane mobility is best done by a medical professional.

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Hi Nick
Ankle circles, point and flexes, and spelling out the alphabet with your foot are great ways to cause movement at the ankle in a gentle yet effective manner.
Danielle

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I agree with Danielle. I’ve used these exercises for myself and in my opinion they are effective. Of course it goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway – smile) “check with your medical professional first.

LaRue, CSCS
www.lecfitness.com
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Nick, it is great that you have acknowledged that you have little knowledge in this area. You might want to first increase your knowledge of the ankle joint.

Once you know the the mechanics (i.e. the names and the shapes of the bones, the muscles that surround the joint) you are in a better position to serve your clients.

Hope this helps.

What are the best ways to increase range of motion in the ankle?

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