The assisted ankle dorsiflexion knee-to-wall exercise improves ankle mobility with extra support to guide movement. Using a band or strap for assistance, it helps restore range in the ankle joint for easier walking, squatting, and stair use. This exercise is often used in early rehab after ankle injury or surgery.
- Your Physiotherapist will provide or recommend a Theraband of appropriate resistance for this exercise.
- Anchor the Theraband to a sturdy point, low to the ground forming a hoop.
- Step into the band and secure the band underneath the bones on the inside and outside of your ankle.
- Move the target limb forward to take up the tension of the band.
- Keep the opposing limb straight and behind for stability.
- Slowly move the knee of the target limb over the top of the ankle, increasing the movement at the ankle joint.
- Hold for the period of time designated by your Physiotherapist.
- Extend the knee from the lunge position and repeat as per prescribed repetitions.