03/02/2026
Banded ankle dorsiflexion mobilization — one of the most underrated fixes.
Limited ankle dorsiflexion can show up as:
• heel popping up in squats
• knee pain with lunges
• tight calves that never loosen
• poor running mechanics
• compensations into the hips or low back
When the ankle doesn’t move well, something else has to.
Using a band helps restore joint mobility while teaching the knee to track forward over the toes the way it’s supposed to.
Better ankle mobility = better squats, smoother strides, and less stress upstream!