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ankle pump in knee flexion - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

ankle pump in knee flexion

ankle pumps performed with knee supported in slight flexion to promote circulation and ankle mobility

Starting position
supine, long-sitting
Joints
head
Muscles
tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, soleus
Equipment
pillow, towel
Goal
postural correction, mobility, circulation
Type
isotonic concentric, active, isotonic eccentric

How it is done

Lie on back or in long sitting position, place a towel roll or pillow under the knee of exercising leg with making an angle of 15° -30°. Move ankle towards and away from the body. Repeat the exercise.

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

The plan starts with an assessment.