Pilates Exercises for Ankle Stability and Mobility
Ankles that are flexible and strong are key to preventing injuries, falls, and compensations up the kinetic chain. A list of ankle stability and mobility exercises has been added to the Pilates Encyclopedia.
Here’s a few to get you started:
Mat
- Balance on a half roller: foot lengthwise on roller
- Leg Pull Front with point/flex ankle movement
Reformer
- Side Splits: by keeping the outer edges of the feet pressed down, the lateral ankle stretches and the inner arches lift
Trapeze Table
- Punching+Lunges: improves dorsiflexion
Chair
- Footwork: Heel raises (closed chain ankle pumps with pedal down on stopper, not moving)
Spine Corrector
- Standing Calf Stretch
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