Why should you care?

Learn why science thinks ankle mobility is so important.

A-FLEX PRO is shown to improve dorsiflexion 67% more than ankle mobility drills, even from the first use

THAIN, P., MATTHEWS, J, AND LEARY, T, 2022

The effect of a self-administered ankle joint mobilisation on dorsiflexion range of motion using A-FLEX in healthy individuals

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Ankle Dorsiflexion ROM influences sports performance and injury risk.

ALMANSOOF HS, NUHMANI S, MUAIDI Q
Role of ankle dorsiflexion in sports performance and injury risk: A narrative review. Electron J Gen Med. 2023;20(5):em521
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Reduced ankle dorsiflexion increases the chance of ACL knee injury

WAHLSTEDT, C. AND RASMUSSEN-BARR, E., 2014
Anterior cruciate ligament injury and ankle dorsiflexion.
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 23(11), pp.3202-3207.
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MWM is highly effective in increasing ankle dorsiflexion in those with recurrent ankle sprains

VINCENZINO, B., BRANJERDPORN, M., TEYS, P. AND JORDAN, K., 2006
Initial Changes in Posterior Talar Glide and Dorsiflexion of the Ankle After Mobilization With Movement in Individuals with Recurrent Ankle Sprain.
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 36(7), pp.464-471.
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Foot and Ankle Anatomy to Describe Dorsiflexion Science

Importance of Ankle Mobility in Football

Knee-to-wall testing (dorsiflexion) is the most reliable functional test to predict injury in sport

OWEN, C., WEAVER, K., RELPH, N. AND GREIG, M., 2019
The Efficacy of Lower-Limb Screening Tests in Predicting Player Load Within a Professional Soccer Academy.
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 28(8), pp.860-865.
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Dorsiflexion reduces due to sport load, and decreases as a season progresses. Dorsiflexion should be managed as part of injury prevention strategy

ORENO-PÉREZ, V., SOLER, A., ANSA, A., ET. AL., 2020
Acute and chronic effects of competition on ankle dorsiflexion ROM in professional football players.
European Journal of Sports Science, 20(1), pp.51-60.
Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 60(1), pp.110-118.
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Ankle Mobility Exercises for Athletes are Key

Dorsiflexion Improves Jumping for Basketball Players

Increased dorsiflexion is associated with greater vertical jump height

MORENO-PÉREZ, V., DEL COSO, J., RAYA-GONZÁLEZ, J., NAKAMURA, F. Y. AND CASTILLO, D., 2020
Effects of basketball match-play on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and vertical jump performance in semi-professional players.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 60(1), pp.110-118.
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Decreased dorsiflexion is associated with increased risk of patella tendon injury

MALLIARAS,P., COOK, J. AND KENT, P., 2006
Reduced ankle dorsiflexion range may increase the risk of patellar tendon injury among volleyball players.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 9(4), pp.304-309.
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Volleyball Players' Knee Injury Risk due to Dorsiflexion

Upper Leg Injury Risk without Ankle Mobility Exercises

Reduced dorsiflexion increases hamstring injury risk, one of the most common injuries in Australian football

GABBE, B., BENNELL, K., FINCH, C., WAJSWELNER, H. AND ORCHARD, J., 2003

Predictors of hamstring injury in elite Australian football.

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 6(4), p.87.

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Fast bowlers have a greater injury risk when they have reduced dorsiflexion

DENNIS, R. J., FINCH, C. F., MCINTOSH, A. S. AND ELLIOTT, B. C., 2008
Use of field-based tests to identify risk factors for injury to fast bowlers in cricket.
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 42(6), pp.477-482.
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The Knee to Wall test is an accurate measure of ankle dorsiflexion

KONOR, M., MORTON, S., ECKERSON, J. AND GRINDSTAFF, T., 2012
Reliability of three measures of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 7(3), pp. 279–287.
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