The ankle is a hinge joint that is responsible for performing
plantar- and dorsiflexion in the sagittal
plane. Dorsiflexion is considered to be the most important movement in
the ankle because it allows for the tibia to move forward, which is crucial for
correct body positioning and the efficient production and application of
force. Dorsiflexion occurs when you pull your toes/foot upwards towards
your knee. Lack of flexibility in the ankle may cause a complete inability to
perform a movement (such as the squat) and can create a snowball effect all the
way up the posterior chain with the potential to cause
a serious injury. Take a look at this case study by Kelly Starrett and
his war against ankle impingement to get an idea on what good ankle mobility
should look like.
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