Foot and Ankle Mobility

By Chadd McFarland, CPT, EIM

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 ankles are weak, or if you’d like to boost your sports performance, ankle exercises and stretching can improve your mobility and strength. 

Including ankle stretching and strengthening in your daily routine will pay off in accident prevention. Strengthening your ankles will also help you walk properly and prevent your knee and hip muscles from weakening. 

Attached below is a link to five exercise/stretches that can help you improve or maintain your foot and ankle mobility: