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ankle plantarflexion in long sitting - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

ankle plantarflexion in long sitting

sit with legs extended, point foot downward away from body, then return to neutral position.

Starting position
long-sitting
Joints
head
Muscles
gastrocnemius, soleus
Goal
postural correction, mobility
Type
isotonic concentric, active

How it is done

Sit with both leg straight forward and arms by the side, move your foot away from the body and return to starting position. Repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.