Physiotherapy exercise library

Ankle and foot physiotherapy exercises

290 physiotherapy exercises for the ankle and foot, each with an illustration, audio instructions, sets, reps and progressions. Filter by goal below, or open them in Physia to build a personalised home exercise program in seconds.

Strengthening (139) · Mobility (39) · Motor control (78) · Stretching (15) · Balance (16) · Self-massage (3)

Strengthening — Ankle and foot

Alternating Heel RaisesAlternating heel raises, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per foot Ankle Adductor Strengthening with Ball Between KneesAnkle adductor strengthening with ball between knees, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Ankle circumductions with weight in sitting positionAnkle circumductions with weight, sitting, 3 sets, 10 circles in each direction Ankle Dorsiflexion with Resistance BandAnkle dorsiflexion with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Ankle Eversion Strengthening with Elastic BandAnkle eversion strengthening with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per side Ankle Eversion with Elastic BandAnkle eversion with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per side Ankle Evertor Strengthening (Isometric)Isometric strengthening of the ankle evertors, 3 sets, 10-second hold, 5 repetitions per side Ankle Extensor ActivationAnkle extensor activation, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Anterior tibialis isometric strengtheningAnterior tibialis isometric strengthening, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Anterior tibialis strengthening with dumbbellAnterior tibialis strengthening with dumbbell, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, light to moderate load Backward walking on tiptoesBackward walking on tiptoes, 3 sets, 10 meters per set Backward walking on tiptoes with knee flexionBackward walking on tiptoes with knee flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Balance with feet together on Airex cushionBalance with feet together on Airex cushion, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds Big Toe Control with DiverBig toe control exercise, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per foot Bipodal Calf RaisesBipodal calf raises, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Bipodal Jump RopeBipodal jump rope, 3 sets, 30 seconds, 30 seconds rest between sets Calf Flexion Strengthening with Resistance Band and Emphasis on DorsiflexionCalf plantar flexion strengthening with increased dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, with resistance band Calf Plantar Flexion Strengthening with Elastic BandCalf plantar flexion strengthening with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per foot Calf Raise on the Tiptoe for Soleus StrengtheningCalf raise on the tiptoe, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, slow ascent, controlled descent Calf Raise on TiptoesCalf raise on tiptoes, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Calf Raise on Toes with StretchCalf raise on toes with stretch, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, hold 2 seconds at the top Calf Raise with Bent KneesCalf raise with bent knees, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow ascent, controlled descent Calf Raise with Knee Flexion StretchCalf raise with knee flexion stretch, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Calf Raises on StepCalf raises on a step, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow descent Calf Raises on the ToesCalf raises on the toes, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow ascent, controlled descent Calf Raises on Toes and HeelsCalf raises on toes and heels, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Calf Raises with Amplitude MarkerCalf raises with amplitude marker, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Calf Raises with Forward and Backward Lunges on StepCalf raises combined with forward and backward lunges on a step, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg Calf Raises with Forward LeanCalf raises with forward lean, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Calf Raises with LoadCalf raises with load, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, adjusted load Calf Raises with WeightsCalf raises with weights, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, appropriate load Calf strengthening on stepCalf strengthening on step, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Dorsiflexion of the foot with weight bearing and bent kneesDorsiflexion with weight bearing and bent knees, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Dorsiflexion strengthening with resistance bandDorsiflexion strengthening with resistance band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per foot Dynamic strengthening of ankle invertors with elastic bandDynamic strengthening of ankle invertors with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per foot Eccentric ankle torsion strengthening on inclined planeEccentric ankle torsion strengthening on inclined plane, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Eccentric strengthening of ankle eversors with elastic bandEccentric strengthening of ankle eversors, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, with elastic band Eccentric strengthening of ankle invertors with elastic bandEccentric strengthening of ankle invertors, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, with elastic band Eccentric strengthening of plantar flexors on stepEccentric strengthening of plantar flexors on step, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot Eccentric strengthening of plantar flexors with electrostimulationEccentric strengthening of plantar flexors with electrostimulation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, appropriate intensity, 1-minute rest between sets Foot Abduction with Elastic BandFoot abduction with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per side Foot DomingFoot doming, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, movement control Forefoot loading on stepForefoot loading on step, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Forefoot walking with big toe flexionForefoot walking with hallux flexion, 3 sets, 10 back-and-forth steps Heel Raise in Warrior PositionHeel raise in warrior position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Heel Raise on StepHeel raise on step, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, full range of dorsiflexion to plantar flexion Heel raise step-upHeel raise step-up, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, stairs or step platform Heel Raise with Controlled DorsiflexionHeel raise with controlled dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg Heel raise with elastic band pulling backwardHeel raise with elastic band pulling backward, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per foot Heel RaisesHeel raises, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Heel raises on forefoot with inclined bodyHeel raises on forefoot with inclined body, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow ascent, controlled descent Heel Raises with Electro-stimulationHeel raises with electro-stimulation, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, 1-minute rest between sets Heel raises with visual markerHeel raises with visual marker, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled range of motion Heel Rise for Foot and Ankle StrengtheningHeel raises, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled ascent, slow descent Heel Rise on Inclined Surface with LoadInclined heel raise, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, tempo 2 seconds up, 2 seconds down Heel Rise on Tiptoe with Opposite Leg ElevationHeel rise on tiptoe with contralateral leg elevation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Heel Rise with Hallux ControlHeel rise with hallux control, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow ascent, controlled descent Heel Rise with Inclined BodyHeel rise with inclined body, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow ascent, controlled descent Heel WalkingHeel walking, 3 sets, 20 meters Hip Abduction with Elastic and Ball Between KneesHip abduction with elastic and ball between knees, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Hip Bridge on TiptoesHip bridge on tiptoes, 3 sets, 10 reps, hold 2 seconds at the top Hip Eversion Strengthening with Abduction using Resistance BandHip evertor strengthening with abduction, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per side, with resistance band Inclined Isometric Toe RaiseInclined isometric toe raise, 3 sets, hold 20 seconds, rest 30 seconds between sets Inclined Plane Side ReachInclined plane side reach, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Inversion Heel Raise on Unilateral SupportInversion heel raise, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, unilateral support Isometric ankle eversion in sitting with resistanceSeated resistance ankle eversion isometric exercise, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Isometric Calf Muscle StrengtheningIsometric strengthening of the calf muscles, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds, rest 30 seconds between sets Isometric Calf Muscle Strengthening in Alternating SupportIsometric strengthening of the triceps surae in alternating support, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, hold for 5 seconds at the top Isometric Calf Raise with Bent KneesIsometric calf raise with bent knees, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds Isometric Dorsiflexion of the AnkleIsometric dorsiflexion of the ankle, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold for 5 seconds Isometric Plantar Flexion on Leg PressIsometric plantar flexion on leg press, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions Isometric Plantar Flexor Strengthening on StepIsometric strengthening of plantar flexors on step, 3 sets, hold 20 seconds, rest 30 seconds Isometric Soleus Muscle StrengtheningIsometric soleus strengthening, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds Isometric Soleus Strengthening with ResistanceIsometric soleus strengthening with resistance, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds, appropriate resistance Isometric strengthening of ankle invertorsIsometric strengthening of ankle invertors, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Isometric Toe and Calf Triceps Strengthening in InclinationIsometric strengthening of toes and calf muscles in inclination, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds Jumping Jack forward-backwardJumping Jack forward-backward, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Knee Raise with Plantar FlexionKnee raise with work on plantar flexors, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per leg Lateral foot elevation in stanceLateral foot elevation in stance, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Lateral leg raise in single-leg stanceLateral leg raise in single-leg stance, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Lateral steps on tiptoesLateral tiptoe steps, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Lunge with ankle dorsiflexionLunge with dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg Opposite toe raise with inclined bodyOpposite toe raise with inclined body, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side, slow ascent, controlled descent Plantar Flexion Isometric ExercisePlantar flexion isometric, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Plantar Flexion Isometric with Elastic BandPlantar flexion isometric with elastic band, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per foot Plantar Flexion with Calf Stretch with Knee BentPlantar flexion with calf stretch with knee bent, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Plyometric heel jumps with eversionPlyometric heel jumps with eversion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Plyometric jumps on tiptoesJumping in place on tiptoes, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, quick and controlled rebound Rapid Heel Raises StandingRapid heel raises standing, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, quick ascent, slow descent Reflex Contraction of the Fibular Muscles with Electro-stimulationReflex contraction of the fibular muscles with electro-stimulation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Resisted ankle eversion in sitting positionResisted ankle eversion, seated, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Resisted ankle inversion in seated positionResisted ankle inversion, seated, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Resisted Hallux Flexion with Elastic BandResisted hallux flexion with elastic band, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Seated Ankle Inversion Isometric ExerciseSeated ankle inversion isometric exercise, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Seated Anterior Tibialis Strengthening with Resistance BandSeated anterior tibialis strengthening, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, with resistance band Seated Calf Raises with Bent KneesSeated calf raises, bent knees, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow ascent, controlled descent Seated Heel RaiseSeated heel raise, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, 2-second pause at the top Seated Heel Raise for Soleus StrengtheningSeated heel raise, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2-0-2 Seated Isometric DorsiflexionSeated isometric dorsiflexion, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per set Seated Isometric Plantar FlexionSeated isometric plantar flexion, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 8 repetitions Seated Toe ExtensionSeated toe extension, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Short Foot ExerciseShort foot, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold 5 seconds Single-leg balance with external perturbationSingle-leg balance with external perturbation, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Single-leg calf raiseSingle-leg calf raises, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, tempo 2 seconds up, 2 seconds down Single-leg calf raise on stepSingle-leg calf raise on step, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, tempo 2 seconds up, 2 seconds down Single-leg Dorsiflexion in Weight BearingSingle-leg dorsiflexion in weight bearing, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot Single-leg Jump RopeSingle-leg jump rope, 3 sets, 30 jumps per foot, 1-minute rest between sets Single-leg plank with plantar flexionPlank with unilateral plantar flexor work, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot, hold 2 seconds at the top Single-leg plantar flexion with one foot in frontSingle-leg plantar flexion with one foot in front, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot Single-leg Romanian Deadlift with Foot StabilitySingle-leg Romanian deadlift with foot stability, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, possible on unstable surface or with head rotation Single-leg Soleus Strengthening with DorsiflexionUnilateral soleus strengthening with dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, controlled movement Single-leg squat with ankle stabilizationSingle-leg squat with ankle stabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Single-leg stance with foot abductionSingle-leg stance with foot abduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Single-leg stance with foot adductionSingle-leg stance with foot adduction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side, hold 2 seconds in maximum adduction position Single-leg stance with head rotationSingle-leg stance with head rotation, 3 sets, 8 rotations per side Split squat with heel raiseSplit squat with heel raise, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg Squat with ankle dorsiflexionSquat with dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Standing Calf RaisesStanding calf raises, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled ascent, slow descent Standing Plantar Flexion with Calf StretchStanding plantar flexion with calf stretch, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, hold 2 seconds at the top Step up with heel raise on boxStep up with heel raise on box, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, 1 second pause at the top Strengthening of the Hallux Adductor with Resistance BandStrengthening of the hallux adductor with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions T-Rex Walk with Resistance BandT-Rex walk with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 lateral steps and 10 forward steps Targeted Soleus Muscle Strengthening in Weight BearingSpecific soleus muscle engagement, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, tempo 2 seconds up, 2 seconds down Tiptoe walking with dumbbellsTiptoe walking with dumbbells, 3 sets, 12 meters, moderate load Toe Flexion on BallToe flexion on ball, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Toe Flexion with TowelToe flexion with towel, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Toe Flexion with WeightsToe flexion with weights, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Toe JumpsToe jumps, 3 sets, 15 repetitions Toe Spreading in Neutral Foot PositionToe spreading, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, neutral foot position Unilateral Dorsiflexion with Bent KneeUnilateral weight-bearing dorsiflexion with bent knee, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot Unilateral Plantar Flexion on Leg PressUnilateral plantar flexion on leg press, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot, tempo 2-0-2 Unstable Cushion Balance with Head RotationUnstable cushion balance with head rotation, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per leg Walking on the inner and outer edges of the footWalking on the inner and outer edges of the foot, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Walking on tiptoesWalking on tiptoes, 3 sets, 20 meters, slow pace, heels raised Walking on tiptoes on BosuWalking on tiptoes on Bosu, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Weight-bearing Dorsiflexion of the AnkleWeight-bearing dorsiflexion of the ankle, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled movement Weight-Bearing Dorsiflexion of the Ankle Against a WallWeight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, standing against a wall Weighted Plantar FlexionWeighted plantar flexion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, appropriate load Weighted PlantarflexionWeighted Plantarflexion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, adjusted load

Mobility — Ankle and foot

90-Degree Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilization90-Degree Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active ankle circumduction mobilizationActive ankle circumduction mobilization, 3 sets, 10 circles in each direction Active Assisted Full Ankle MobilizationActive assisted full ankle mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions in each direction Active Dorsiflexion in Lunge PositionActive dorsiflexion in lunge position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg Active-assisted plantar flexion mobilizationActive-assisted plantar flexion mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Active-assisted unilateral ankle mobilizationActive-assisted unilateral ankle mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per ankle Active-passive ankle dorsiflexion mobilityActive-passive ankle dorsiflexion mobility, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Ankle Abduction/Adduction Mobilization in Plantar FlexionAnkle abduction/adduction mobilization in plantar flexion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Ankle Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion MobilizationAnkle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion mobilization, 3 sets, 15 repetitions Ankle Dorsiflexion MobilityAnkle dorsiflexion mobility, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Ankle Dorsiflexion Mobilization with Resistance BandAnkle dorsiflexion mobilization with resistance band, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Ankle Inversion MobilizationAnkle inversion, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Ankle mobility in lunge positionAnkle mobility in lunge position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side, slow and controlled movement Ankle Mobility on BallAnkle mobility on ball, 3 sets, 12 circles in each direction Ankle Plantar Flexion MobilizationAnkle plantar flexion mobilization, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Ankle Pronation Mobility with Trunk RotationAnkle pronation mobility with trunk rotation, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Ankle Proprioception with Ball DribblingAnkle proprioception with ball dribbling, 3 sets, 1 minute each Ankle PumpingAnkle pumping, 3 sets, 15 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Assisted Active Ankle Rotation MobilizationActive-assisted external/internal ankle rotation mobilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per direction Dorsiflexion ankle mobilization in kneeling positionDorsiflexion ankle mobilization in kneeling position, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per side Dorsiflexion Mobilization of the Ankle with OverpressureDorsiflexion ankle mobilization with overpressure, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Dynamic Lateral JumpsDynamic lateral jumps, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Eversion mobilization on inclined plane with tractionEversion mobilization on inclined plane with traction, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Forefoot Landing on StepForefoot landing on a step, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, stability control at each landing Heel raise on a brickHeel raise on a brick, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled ascent, slow descent Heel Rise with Fixed HeelsHeel rise on forefoot, 3 sets, 10 reps, controlled ascent, slow descent Lateral Jumps with ReboundLateral jumps with rebound, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Maintained dorsiflexion of the ankleMaintained dorsiflexion of the ankle, 3 sets, hold for 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per foot Maintained Plantar FlexionMaintained plantar flexion, 3 sets, hold 10 seconds, 5 repetitions per foot Plantar Flexion Mobilization with OverpressurePlantar flexion mobilization with overpressure, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, manual self-overpressure Seated Ankle PumpingSeated ankle pumping, 3 sets, 15 repetitions Seated Plantar Fascia StretchSeated plantar fascia stretch, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds Single-leg Balance on Airex CushionSingle-leg balance on Airex cushion, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per foot Single-leg hopping with weightSingle-leg hopping with weight, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, 2 kg dumbbells in each hand Slow Tandem WalkingTandem walking, 3 repetitions over 5 meters, slow pace Toe Flexion (excluding Hallux)Toe flexion (excluding hallux), 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled maximum range Toe Flexion and ExtensionToe flexion and extension, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled maximum range Unilateral Counter JumpUnilateral counter jump, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, movement control Walking on a Stick for Foot and Ankle MobilityWalking on a stick, 2 sets, 10 repetitions

Motor control — Ankle and foot

Alternating inside/outside foot placements on ladderAlternating inside/outside foot placements on ladder, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Alternating Unilateral Forward Jumps with ReboundAlternating unilateral forward jumps with rebound, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Alternating Unipedal Jumps with ReboundAlternating unipedal jumps with rebound, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Alternating Unipodal Jumps in PlaceAlternating unipodal jumps in place, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per leg Ankle Proprioception on BallAnkle proprioception on ball, 3 sets, 30 seconds per foot Anterior-posterior foot circumduction exerciseAnterior-posterior foot circumduction, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Balance on unstable platform with forward/backward supportBalance on unstable platform, forward/backward support, 3 sets, 30 seconds Bipodal reception in proprioceptionBipodal proprioception landing, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Bosu balance with reflex ball catchBosu balance with reflex ball catch, 3 sets, 8 catches per leg Bosu Stability with Ball ControlBosu stability with ball control, 3 sets, 45 seconds each Continuous Forward JumpsContinuous forward jumps, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, movement control Controlled Bipodal Counter JumpCounter jump bipodal, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, controlled execution Controlled Bipodal HoppingBipodal hopping, 3 sets, 20 repetitions, controlled execution Controlled Forefoot RockingForefoot rocking, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Controlled Forward Bipodal JumpForward bipodal jump, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, movement control Controlled jumps on trampolineControlled jumps on trampoline, 3 sets, 20 jumps Controlled Lateral JumpsLateral jumps, 3 sets, 12 repetitions, controlled amplitude Controlled Single-Leg HoppingSingle-leg hopping, 3 sets, 15 repetitions per foot, controlled rhythm Controlled Single-Leg JumpSingle-leg jump, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, movement control Controlled Unipodal JumpsControlled unipodal jumps, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, 30 seconds rest between sets Controlled Unipodal Lateral JumpControlled unipodal lateral jump, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Controlled Unipodal RehabilitationUnipodal rehabilitation, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per leg, slow control Crossed Unipodal JumpsCrossed unipodal jumps, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot, controlled amplitude Diamond Support Exercise with ConesDiamond support exercise with cones, 3 sets, 5 complete turns Dorsiflexion Foot Position ControlDorsiflexion foot positioning control, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled movement Double forward / single backward steps with ladderDouble forward / single backward steps with ladder, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Explosive Stance with StabilizationExplosive stance with stabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, 2-second rest in stabilization Forefoot/Hindfoot RockingForefoot/hindfoot rocking, 3 sets, 12 repetitions Forward Jump Control for Foot and Ankle Motor ControlForward jump, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, movement control with each jump Forward lunge on Airex cushion with weight transfer under the legForward lunge on Airex cushion with weight transfer under the leg, 3 sets, 8 passes per leg Forward, backward, and lateral stepping with rhythm ladderForward, backward, and lateral stepping with rhythm ladder, 3 sets, 30 seconds per direction Forward/Backward Support with Floor LadderForward/backward support with floor ladder, 3 sets, 20 seconds each Heel Rise StabilizationHeel rise stabilization, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, hold 5 seconds each time Inclined Plane Jump Landing in PronationInclined plane jump landing in pronation, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Inclined plane load with foot in dorsiflexionInclined plane weight-bearing, foot in dorsiflexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, controlled movement Inclined plane load with foot in plantar flexionInclined plane load, foot in plantar flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Inclined plane load with foot in supinationInclined plane load with foot in supination, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, slow controlled movement Inclined Surface Jump Landing with Dorsiflexion of the FootInclined surface jump landing, 3 sets, 8 repetitions, focus on dorsiflexion of the foot Jump landing with destabilizationJump landing with destabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Jump landing with rebound and 180° rotation over an obstacleJump landing with 180° rebound over obstacle, 3 sets, 6 repetitions Jump onto step with lunge landingJump onto step with lunge landing, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg, movement control Jump reception with rebound and destabilization using kettlebellJump reception with rebound and destabilization using kettlebell, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Lateral mirror stepsLateral mirror steps, 3 sets, 10 lateral movements Lateral support on ladder for foot and ankle motor controlLateral support on ladder, 3 sets, 10 lateral crossings, controlled movement Lateral supports with floor ladderLateral supports with ladder, 3 sets, 10 repetitions Multidirectional single-leg jumps with BlazepodMultidirectional single-leg jumps with Blazepod, 3 sets, 8 jumps per direction Postural Control on TrampolinePostural control on trampoline, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Postural control with plantar flexionPostural control with plantar flexion, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, slow and controlled execution Progressive Forefoot LoadingForefoot loading, 3 sets, 10 repetitions, movement control, progressive weight transfer onto the forefoot Proprioception on trampoline with ballProprioception on trampoline with ball, 3 sets, 45 seconds Proprioception Y-shape on Airex under the heelY-shape proprioception on Airex under the heel, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Proprioceptive jumps on BosuProprioceptive jumps on Bosu, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Proprioceptive jumps on trampolineProprioceptive jumps on trampoline, 3 sets, 15 jumps, movement control Proprioceptive Sprint with Arm MovementProprioception sprint with arm movement, 3 sets, 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds Single-leg balance with anterior/posterior destabilization using weighted elastic bandSingle-leg balance with anterior/posterior destabilization using weighted elastic band, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Single-leg balance with lateral destabilization using weighted elasticSingle-leg balance with lateral destabilization using weighted elastic, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds per leg Single-leg balance with reversed cervical rotationSingle-leg balance with reversed cervical rotation, 3 sets, 30 seconds per foot Single-leg balance with weighted elastic destabilizationSingle-leg balance with weighted elastic destabilization, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Single-leg Landing for Foot and Ankle ProprioceptionSingle-leg landing for proprioception, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Single-leg proprioception on Airex cushion with ballSingle-leg proprioception on Airex cushion with ball, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Single-leg proprioception on Airex with BlazepodSingle-leg proprioception on Airex with Blazepod, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Single-leg proprioception on Airex with Blazepod and physiotherapist passesSingle-leg proprioception on Airex with Blazepod and physiotherapist passes, 3 sets of 45 seconds per leg Single-leg proprioception on BosuSingle-leg proprioception on Bosu, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per foot Single-leg proprioception with ballSingle-leg proprioception with ball, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per foot Single-leg proprioception with ball transferSingle-leg proprioception with ball, passing the ball from one hand to the other, 3 sets of 30 seconds per leg Single-leg reception after destabilizationSingle-leg reception after destabilization, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Single-leg StabilizationSingle-leg stabilization, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds per foot Single-leg stabilization with resistance bandSingle-leg stabilization with resistance band, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per leg Single-leg stance for foot and ankle motor controlSingle-leg stance, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per foot Standing Dorsiflexion Ankle StabilizationStanding dorsiflexion ankle stabilization, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds Supported Unipodal StanceSupported unipodal stance, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg, with light support Toe Landing on StepToe landing on a step, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Unilateral ankle proprioception balance with trunk rotationUnilateral ankle proprioception balance with trunk rotation, 3 sets, 8 rotations per side Unilateral stabilization with head rotationUnilateral stabilization with head rotation, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Unipodal proprioception on Airex with kettlebell transfer from one hand to the otherUnipodal proprioception on Airex with kettlebell, hand-to-hand transfer, 3 sets of 30 seconds per leg Unstable Surface Backward JumpUnstable surface backward jump, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Unstable Surface JumpsUnstable surface jumps, 3 sets, 8 repetitions Walking on trampoline for foot and ankle motor controlTrampoline walking, 3 sets, 1 minute each

Stretching — Ankle and foot

Balance — Ankle and foot

Backward tandem walkingBackward tandem walking, 3 sets, 10 slow steps Dynamic Unipodal StabilizationDynamic unipodal stabilization, 3 sets, 30 seconds per leg Lateral support on BosuLateral support on Bosu, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Single Leg Balance on Foam CushionSingle Leg Balance on Foam Cushion, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per leg Single Leg Balance with Head RotationSingle leg balance with head rotation, 3 sets, hold 30 seconds per side Single-leg Balance on Airex Cushion with BallSingle-leg balance on Airex cushion with ball, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds, throw and catch the ball Single-leg balance with ball tossSingle-leg balance with ball toss, 3 sets, 8 throws per foot Single-leg balance with eyes closedSingle-leg balance with eyes closed, 3 sets, hold for 20 seconds per leg Single-leg destabilization balance exerciseSingle-leg destabilization balance exercise, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per leg Single-leg Forward-Backward RockingSingle-leg forward-backward rocking, 3 sets, 12 repetitions per foot Single-leg jump with visual feedback stabilizationSingle-leg jump with visual feedback stabilization, 3 sets, 6 repetitions per leg Single-leg jumps on trampolineSingle-leg jumps on trampoline, 3 sets, 10 repetitions per foot Single-leg lateral jump landing over obstaclesSingle-leg lateral jump landing over obstacles, 3 sets, 8 repetitions per side Single-leg proprioception on unstable cushionSingle-leg proprioception on unstable cushion, 3 sets, hold for 30 seconds per foot Single-leg Y proprioception exerciseSingle-leg Y proprioception exercise, 3 sets, 5 repetitions per leg Tandem walking with hip flexionTandem walking with hip flexion, 3 sets, 10 steps forward and backward

Self-massage — Ankle and foot

Common conditions — Ankle and foot

Are you a physiotherapist?

Add this exercise to a personalised program in Physia: the AI builds the program in 30 seconds from the condition, then you send it to your patient by link, QR code or email.

Patient? Ask your physio to send your program to the free Physia Move app. Open Physia Move

Exercises for other body areas

This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.