Not exact matches
Sprains occur when a
joint is forced beyond its normal
range of motion, such as when you turn or roll your
ankle.
I'll show you our Secrets
of Self
Joint Mobilization, which we use to quickly and easily improve
Range of motion in the
Ankles, Hips, Shoulders and Thoracic Spine.
She recommends finding a tender spot and then moving a
joint through a
range of motion (example: flexing and extending your
ankle while your calf is pressed against a roller) instead
of rubbing a muscle to death.
Not using your toes (as in «pushing - off» or going through the «toe - off» phase
of gait) and not using the full
ankle and foot
joint ranges of motion can lead to a common problem I see in my practice.
In toeing - off (along with proper heel - strike), you are able to use the full
range of motion in the
ankle and foot which helps to keep those
joints functioning well and prevent breakdown and degeneration.
As a former athlete, I can tell you there are many advantages
of barefoot or «zero heel» shoes (quicker acceleration due to simple physics /
range of motion, less
ankle sprains because there is no «ledge» for you
ankle to roll over), but most importantly, as we get older it's better for our
joints and low back.
There is a quick 2 - minute, in - office procedure that can be implemented, which simulates the use
of the toes (and entire
range of ankle joint motion) in walking to determine if tight hamstrings are due to faulty gait mechanics.
This movement also helps to mobilize / increase
range of motion in the shoulder
joint — Why is her right hand on the
ankle?
Doing the move requires a full
range of motion at all four
of the body's major load - bearing
joints (the
ankles, knees, hips and shoulders) and proper mobility throughout the spine.