03 Aug Heel Raise
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance if necessary. While keeping your glutes and quads tight to keep your knees straight, lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner, then slowly lower...
03 Aug Ankle Plantarflexion – Band
HOW: Place a resistance band around your forefoot. Using your hands, apply resistance to the band (shown in the video). Your goal is to slowly push your ankle down. Slowly return back to the starting position. FEEL: You should feel the muscles on the...
03 Aug Ankle Plantarflexion And Inversion – Band
HOW: Place a resistance band around your forefoot. Use your other foot to apply a line of resistance that is to the outside and closer than your working ankle (shown in the video). Your goal is to slowly push your ankle in a down...
03 Aug Ankle Inversion – Band
HOW: Place a resistance band around your forefoot. Use your other foot to apply a line of resistance that is to the outside of your working ankle (shown in the video). You will have to cross you opposite leg on top of your working...
16 Jul Inversion Windshield Wiper – Band
HOW: Place a resistance band around your forefoot, holding onto the band with your hand to the outside of your foot or tying the band to a sturdy anchor. Apply resistance to the band by pulling the band with your hands or by scooting...
16 Jul Ankle Circle
HOW: Draw circles with your ankle. You can draw clockwise or counter-clockwise circles. If after a surgery or injury, make sure to follow the instructions of your physical therapist as there may be ranges of motion you want to be careful with. FEEL: You...
11 Feb Toe Spreading
HOW: Get set-up seated if you’re performing this for the first time, the goal is to progress to standing. While keeping your arch lifted by doming your foot, spread your toes apart as far as you can, hold for a moment then return to...
