Ankle & Foot Exercises
Rehabilitation & Strengthening Exercises
Our comprehensive collection of ankle and foot exercises designed by physical therapists to help with rehabilitation, pain management, and strengthening. These exercises target ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and general ankle and foot mobility.
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Browse our complete collection of ankle and foot exercises below. Each exercise includes clear instructions and demonstration images to ensure proper form and effectiveness.
This exercise strengthens the calf muscles by raising the heels off the ground while using support for balance.
This stretch targets the gastrocnemius muscle to improve flexibility and reduce tightness.
Ankle pumps help improve circulation and mobility in the ankle joint.
This stretch uses a towel to enhance the stretch of the calf muscles while seated.
This exercise strengthens the calf muscles while seated, focusing on heel elevation.
This stretch targets the gastrocnemius muscle while seated for improved flexibility.
This exercise strengthens the muscles involved in dorsiflexion while seated.
This exercise strengthens the calf muscles while standing, focusing on toe elevation.
This exercise involves using an elastic band to strengthen the muscles responsible for eversion of the foot while seated.
This exercise focuses on strengthening the plantarflexor muscles of the foot using an elastic band while seated.
This exercise targets the calf muscles by performing heel raises on one leg while using support for balance.
This exercise focuses on pumping the ankle to improve circulation and mobility while seated.
This exercise strengthens the dorsiflexors using an elastic band while seated.
This exercise uses an elastic band to strengthen the muscles that evert the foot while lying supine.
This exercise involves using a ball for self-massage of the plantar fascia while seated.
This stretch targets the soleus muscle to improve flexibility and reduce tightness.
This exercise improves ankle mobility by tracing the alphabet with your big toe.
This exercise strengthens the foot muscles by curling a towel using your toes.
This exercise improves ankle mobility by performing circular movements.
Common Ankle & Foot Conditions
Achilles Tendinopathy
Exercises that help with achilles tendinopathy focus on rehabilitation and improving ankle and foot function.
27 exercises available
Ankle Instability (Chronic)
Exercises that help with ankle instability (chronic) focus on improving stability and control of the ankle joint.
19 exercises available
Plantar Fasciitis
Exercises that help with plantar fasciitis focus on stretching the plantar fascia and strengthening foot muscles.
26 exercises available
Ankle Sprain (Lateral/Medial)
Exercises that help with ankle sprain (lateral/medial) focus on reducing pain and gradually restoring movement and stability.
11 exercises available
Flat Foot (Pes Planus)
Exercises that help with flat foot (pes planus) focus on rehabilitation and improving ankle and foot function.
9 exercises available
About Ankle & Foot Exercises
Ankle and foot exercises are designed to improve mobility, stability, and strength in the lower extremity. Whether you're recovering from an injury like an ankle sprain, managing chronic pain from plantar fasciitis, or looking to prevent future issues, these exercises can help maintain optimal function. Our collection includes exercises for various conditions including ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and general ankle and foot mobility limitations.