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Ankle & Foot Joint Plantarflexion

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Overview

In this lesson, we present ankle and foot joint plantarflexion through passive stretching and active techniques.

Objective

Become familiar with the mechanics of plantarflexion and methods for expanding this essential range of motion.

What You'll Get

You'll learn how to access and expand the pointing motion of your foot and ankle. This work is foundational for improving toe balance in poses and understanding how the ankle contributes to whole-leg alignment. Teachers will gain techniques for addressing restricted plantarflexion, common in students who spend long hours seated or in rigid footwear.

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