09/15/2025
🧘♂️ Knee or Ankle Pain? Unlock Your Ankles!
Suffering from knee or ankle discomfort? It might be due to restricted ankle mobility. Here's an exercise that's a game-changer for freeing up those ankles:
🏋️♂️ Band-Assisted Ankle Mobilization:
Setup:
Start by kneeling on one knee with the ankle that you are working on in front of you
Attach a band to the shin bones directly in above your ankle with the band pulling behind you
Ex*****on:
Lean forward to push you knee directly in front of your toes
DO NOT let your knee cave in (You should be able to see your 2 biggest toes when you look down)
Hold for 2 seconds and then return back to starting position
Repeat for 3 sets 10 reps
🔑 Why This Works:
Joint Space: The band helps to distract the joint, reducing the chance of impingement or pinching, which can lead to pain.
Stress Reduction: By improving ankle mobility, you lessen the compensatory stress on your knees.
Enhanced Performance: Better ankle mobility can provide the stability needed in your lead leg, crucial for transferring the energy you generate into your pitch or swing.
📣 If this exercise helps you feel more stable and less pain, share it with a teammate who might benefit from better ankle mobility.
