Ankle Dorsiflexion

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Sit on a plyometric box with feet flat on the ground, shank vertical and knees at 90° flexion

2: Adjust housing height to align cuff 1cm above the forefoot at the level of the 5th metatarsal head

3: If the forefoot is too wide a flat circular pad can be used

Cues

1: Test unilaterally

2: Keeping heel on ground lift forefoot to touch and squeeze the cuff pad

3: Feel fatigue/work in anterior tibial muscles (front, outside of shin)

4: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023