How to test for ankle flexibility?

This is a quick test to see if you are missing flexible ankles. You need at least 10 degrees of ankle dorsiflexion for walking properly. For squatting, running and other athletic activities you need more range of motion for optimal sports performance and injury free motion. Ankle exercises are important for injury prevention and essential for running. A lot of athletes and runners are missing adequate ankle flexibility which often results in compensatory changes up the chain with high risk of injury.

Running With Injuries

In this video I am going to discuss common injuries associated with running. Whether you are running to lose weight, improve fitness, or a running fanatic…running injuries are a very common problem. Some common running injuries I discuss in this video are patellar tendonitis, patello femoral syndrome, Iliotibial band pain, achilles tendonitis, heel pain, shin splints, hip and sacro iliac joint problems. A lot of runners deal with these injuries and they cost the health care system billions of dollars. Understanding these injuries is the first step in treating these effectively.