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Ankle joint is undertrained in a single joint means in both the frontal plane & in dorsiflexion 2 prevent lateral ankle sprains and shin splints. Single joint exercises allows you to evaluate the joint actions ROM & strength to understand injury risk & where development is needed
AJ Abduction (Cutting)
1. I pull the foot in2 dorsiflexion 2 stabilize the joint
2. I pull against the increasing tension of the band in2 abduction w/o losing dorsiflexion & also w/o externally rotating the thigh.
3. On the negative resist the bands pull eccentrically.
1. I pull the foot in2 dorsiflexion 2 stabilize the joint
2. I pull against the increasing tension of the band in2 abduction w/o losing dorsiflexion & also w/o externally rotating the thigh.
3. On the negative resist the bands pull eccentrically.
AJ Adduction (Cutting)
1. I pull the foot into dorsiflexion and I pull the foot into adduction against the tension of the band w/o medial rotation of the thigh.
2. I resist the negative movement of the band pulling the ankle into abduction eccentrically.
1. I pull the foot into dorsiflexion and I pull the foot into adduction against the tension of the band w/o medial rotation of the thigh.
2. I resist the negative movement of the band pulling the ankle into abduction eccentrically.
As stated the ankle joint is given low priority is programs. Even though it maintains the base in the execution of many different sport skills. It is also responsible for absorbing and transferring force when contact is made w/ the ground.
If the ankle and foot cannot handle the forces during explosive sport skills it will lead to injury and the athlete cannot maximize their physical capabilities. The ankle joint plays different roles for different sports. It can be a general or specialized exercise for a sport.
