This is a quick test to see if you are missing ankle motion. You need at least 10 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion for walking properly. For squatting, running and other athletic activities you need more range of motion for optimal sports performance and injury free motion. Ankle flexibility exercises are important for injury prevention and essential for running. A lot of athletes and runners are missing adequate ankle flexibility which often results in compensatory changes up the chain with h...
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 In this video I am going to show you a stretch and mobilization for improving ankle flexibility. Ankle range can get impaired following ankle sprains or other injuries. This technique is helpful for improving the flexibility of the ankle joint, calf muscles and achilles tendon.

 It is a dynamic mobilization with movement technique which is very effective for improving the flexibility of the ankle joint. Important to have adequate ankle mobility for running, squatting, stairs, etc. ...
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