03/16/2026
Limited ankle dorsiflexion (how far your ankle can bend forward) can increase stress through the knee, calf/achilles, and foot, sometimes contributing to issues like patellofemoral pain (front-of-knee pain), patellar tendinopathy (“jumper’s knee”), calf strains, and plantar fasciitis.
The Knees Over Toes Test is a simple, objective way to measure dorsiflexion in the clinic. Tracking this number over time helps us monitor progress, set realistic goals, and choose the right mobility + strength work to make squats, stairs, running, and jumping feel smoother and less painful.
Gio provides care at our Vaughan, Maple, and Woodbridge locations throughout the York region. Click the link below to learn more.
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