I'm now so bitter at the PT I saw after I broke my ankle who said that getting to 5° dorsal was just fine, but since I'm a runner, I should aim for 8°. 10 years later and I'm still fighting to overcome some of failings. 😒
This part of exactly what I’ve been looking for to help my ankles.. though they’ll also need more attention once this has been done for a while. Thank you!
Just want to confirm. So the idea is to fix the arch and therefore produce greater range through the deep posterior leg musculature? (Tib post, FDL, FHL) And then use active dynamic stretching with the floss to stimulate proprioceptors and therefore produce better neurological feedback for establishing healthy ankle motion?
Give someone more strength and range of motion in dorsi-flexion positions that are more practical than usual dorsi stretches done in front of body, as we really need extra flexibility and strength in rear leg, when walking or running. Plus you have the benefits of the squeeze caused by the flossing, which include restoring sliding surfaces, releasing myofascial trigger points, removing scar tissue, reducing inflammation/swelling in joints and improving range of motion where there is restriction or contraction. Much of these benefits come from flossing your muscles, which constricts blood flow to the compressed area, and when you take it off, the blood flow rushes to the affected area and floods it with oxygen and nutrients.
