Mobility
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Knee-to-Wall Ankle Mobility Test: Instructions and Results
Ankle Mobility Assessment The knee-to-wall test is a simple way to measure weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion. Done consistently, it gives you a useful baseline for comparing sides and tracking change. By Charlie Brown, CPT, Nutrition Coach & Barefoot CoachEducational movement guide Quick instructions Face a wall with one foot flat and pointed forward. Drive the knee…
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What Is Mobility Training? Mobility vs. Flexibility Explained
Movement Foundations Mobility and flexibility overlap, but they are not interchangeable. Flexibility gives you access to range; mobility helps you actively control and use that range. By Charlie Brown, CPT, Nutrition Coach & Barefoot Coach Educational exercise guide Quick answer Flexibility describes how far a muscle and its surrounding tissues can lengthen. Mobility describes how…
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9 Ankle Dorsiflexion Exercises for Better Mobility
Balance Foundry Mobility Guide Ankle dorsiflexion exercises work best when they combine active movement, calf flexibility and strength. The goal is not simply to push the knee farther forward. It is to build usable ankle range while keeping the heel planted, the foot controlled and the movement comfortable. Ankle dorsiflexion is the motion that brings…
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How to Use a Slant Board for Ankle Mobility
Balance Foundry Mobility Guide A slant board makes ankle mobility work simple and repeatable. The goal is not to force the heel downward or chase the steepest angle. It is to create a controlled position where the ankle, calf and foot can gradually tolerate more useful range. Affiliate disclosure: Balance Foundry may earn a commission…