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Ankle Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion (Flexibility)
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Sit on the floor or in bed with your legs straight out in front of you.
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Point both feet. Then flex both feet. Hold each stretch for 10 seconds.
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Do this 10 to 30 times.
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Repeat this exercise 2 times a day.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed:
1/1/2025
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