Manual ankle mobilizations are commonly applied by physiotherapists to CAF members with LAS to restore ankle dorsiflexion however, research into their effectiveness as an adjunct treatment is limited.

Repeat with the other leg. A distance of five or more inches is considered a normal range of motion; anything less and you should add the Ankle Mobilization with Movement exercise, below ...

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