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Illustration showing seated ankle point-and-flex

Controlled mobility

Seated ankle point-and-flex

Ankle and lower leg

Setup
Stable chair
Focus
Ankles and feet

Step by step

  1. Sit tall and straighten one leg enough to lift the foot.
  2. Point the toes away, then draw them back toward the shin.
  3. Repeat smoothly and switch feet.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: NHS sitting exercises — Ankle stretch