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:

• M - Balance on a half roller: foot lengthwise on roller
  
• M - Leg Pull Front with point/flex ankle movement
• R - Side Splits: by keeping the outer edges of the feet pressed down, the lateral ankle stretches and the inner arches lift
• T - Punching+Lunges: improves dorsiflexion
• C - Footwork: Heel raises (closed chain ankle pumps with pedal down on stopper, not moving)
• SC - Standing Calf Stretch

Pilates Encyclopedia members, you can click here to see the complete list with over 25 exercises.  

If you’re not a member yet, sign up for the free 7-day trial to see the rest of the list as well as detailed instructions of each exercise.