Research Corner - Q&A Tight Ankles When Stretching by PTontheNET Library | Date Released : 23 Dec 2001 0 comments Print Close Question: I have had several clients who have complained of a tightness and pain on the anterior part of the ankle when performing a bent leg soleus stretch as well as during closed chain dorsi-flexion. Could you tell me why some feel this and not others? Also, is there any way to get the stretch without the pain? Answer: Usually when someone gets a pinching or tightness pain on the anterior part of the ankle it is due to improper joint mechanics. The talus bone sits in between the tibia (shin) and the calcaneus (heel) bones. It is supposed to move forward when we plantar flex and backward when we dorsiflex. If it does not move backward during dorsiflexion, then it is in essence being smashed between the tibia and the calcaneus. This causes the pain. This person should be referred to a licensed medical professional (DO, DC or PT) for possibly a joint manipulation to re-establish proper joint mechanics. All the stretching in the world won't help. Good luck. Back to top About the author: PTontheNET Library Full Author Details Related content Content from PTontheNET Library Abdominal Strain? Look at Foot and Ankle Function - Part 2 Chuck Wolf | Articles Leg Training Post Ankle Op Jason Anderson | Articles Abdominal Strain? Look at Foot and Ankle Function - Part 1 Chuck Wolf | Articles No Cartilage in Ankle Anthony Carey | Articles Interactive Foot and Ankle Primal Pictures | Articles Ankle Sprains Chere A Schoffstall | Articles Achilles Tendon Surgery, Decreased ROM Mike Demora | Articles Ankle Surgery Research Corner | Articles Exercise Goals and Intent PTontheNET Library | Articles Recommended Reading PTontheNET Library | Articles Curriculum 1- Core Strength Development PTontheNET Library | Articles Curriculum 2- Nutrition PTontheNET Library | Articles Curriculum 3- Stability Training PTontheNET Library | Articles Curriculum 4- Functional Anatomy PTontheNET Library | Articles Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire PTontheNET Library | Articles Postural Profile PTontheNET Library | Articles Muscle Balance or Flexibility Profile PTontheNET Library | Articles Overhead Squat Profile Form PTontheNET Library | Articles Waiver PTontheNET Library | Articles Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) PTontheNET Library | Articles Informed Consent PTontheNET Library | Articles Physicians Approval PTontheNET Library | Articles Core Strength Development PTontheNET Library | Articles Pro-Fitness/HealthSouth Bloodborne Pathogens Quiz PTontheNET Library | Articles Patient Confidentiality Quiz PTontheNET Library | Articles General Fitness Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Assessments Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Life Time Fitness - Sports Specific PTontheNET Library | Articles Program Design PTontheNET Library | Articles Training Guidelines PTontheNET Library | Articles Master Trainer Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Pro Trainer Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Nutrition Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Life Time Fitness - Balls Rollers & Cables PTontheNET Library | Articles Impingment Syndrome PTontheNET Library | Articles Tight Ankles When Stretching PTontheNET Library | Articles Life Time Fitness - Special Populations PTontheNET Library | Articles Lifetime Fitness - Back and Neck Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles LifeTime Fitness - Functional Training Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Advanced Trainers Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Intermediate Trainers Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles New Trainers Exam PTontheNET Library | Articles Personal Trainers Proficiency Exam Level 1 PTontheNET Library | Articles Personal Trainers Proficiency Exam Level 2 PTontheNET Library | Articles Please login to leave a comment Comments (0) Back to top