Wall Ankle Mobilization

ankle mobility exercises Ankle, dorsiflexors

Corrective exercise wall ankle mobilization for dorsiflexion.

Execution

1. Foot about 4 inches from the wall
2. Drive knee toward the wall without lifting the heel
3. Repeat 10-15 reps each side

Cues

• Heel stays down
• Knee tracks over the middle toe
• Control the movement

Common Errors

• Heel lifting
• Knee collapsing inward
• Arch collapse

Progressions

• Short range -> Full range -> Add pause -> Add load

Related Patterns

• limited ankle dorsiflexion
• squat compensation