Dorsiflexion is the action of raising the foot upward toward the shin. Certain exercises can help a person improve their dorsiflexion, and help recover from injury. Dorsiflexion means the flexion of ...

Picture your running gait. As you land on one foot and drive forward, you need to push off the ground with force and speed. During that push off, your ankle has to flex and that action is known as ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence. To help relieve pain or discomfort ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Ankle mobility refers to the flexibility of the ankle joint and its surrounding muscles and tendons. When your ankle is flexible, you have a greater range of motion during your activities. If your ...

1 School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown, Australia 2 Institute for Neuromuscular Research, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health Faculty of Medicine ...

As a runner, you might not think much about your ankles. We tend to focus on our feet—painful blisters, unsightly toenails, and sore soles—without ever shifting our attention upwards, even just a ...