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ankle inversion with resistance band in sitting - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

ankle inversion with resistance band in sitting

sitting ankle inversion strengthening using resistance band tied to stable surface against external resistance.

Starting position
sitting
Joints
head
Muscles
tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior
Equipment
resistance band, chair
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Sit on chair with knee bend to 90°, tie one end of theraband on foot and other end to stable surface on same side of foot. Pull the theraband towards the body against the resistance of theraband. Relax by return to ankle at starting position.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.