Feel like you NEED support in your shoes? Live in heels or cleats? Don’t understand why foot or ankle mobility might be important to you? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain how external support might not be needed, why ankle and foot mobility is crucial for an optimal body, and how you can begin your journey.  Listen in as they dive into simple tricks and exercises you can use today to increase your foot and ankle range of motion, as well as your overall health. Listen carefully to uncover a secret bonus surprise that has been hidden somewhere in this episode; one in which you don’t want to miss!

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

02:05 – Why your foot mobility journey may take time

03:33 – What ankle mobility is and its normal range - How to check yours

04:21 – What dorsiflexion and plantar flexion means for you - How to check your mobility

06:20 – Strong versus tight ankle muscles

07:17 – Finding your ankle range of motion - Our loss in functional abilities and why

09:13 – Movement patterns of the foot and why they're important

11:20 – Why it's important to wear products that provide internal feedback

18:17 – Simple tools you can use to promote movement within your feet

20:06 – Position that can help promote extension in your toes

21:40 – Exercises you can do to strengthen your foot

22:42 – Stretches for ankle mobility

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To check out the full show notes, visit Doc Jen's website here: https://jen.health/podcast/58