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Ankle and foot · Motor control

Lateral supports with floor ladder

Lateral supports with ladder, 3 sets, 10 repetitions

Illustration of the Lateral supports with floor ladder exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 10 back-and-forth movements

Description: Place an agility ladder flat on the floor. Stand next to the ladder and perform lateral supports by placing one foot inside then outside each rung, moving along the ladder. Control your supports carefully to maintain balance and ankle stability.

Tips: Keep your gaze straight ahead, slightly bend your knees, and avoid lifting your feet too high for better control. Focus on the precision of supports and foot stability.

Progression: Increase the execution speed while maintaining movement quality or add a slight load to the ankles when the exercise becomes easy.

At a glance

Goal
Motor control
Level
Beginner
Equipment
agility ladder
Starting position
Standing next to the ladder placed on the floor
Clinical goal
Improve motor control and stability of the foot and ankle
Also known as
lateral supports ladder, foot and ankle coordination exercise, lateral steps with ladder

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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.