Fitness
Ankle Dorsiflexion Asymmetry Injury Risk
Ankle dorsiflexion asymmetry injury risk flags uneven knee-to-wall scores—left-right gaps drive squat shift and running compensation until targeted mobility and gradual loading close the gap.
Ankle dorsiflexion asymmetry injury risk rises when one shin travels farther over the foot than the other—squats shift, runs favor one leg, and knees absorb uneven stress. Measure knee-to-wall both sides; gaps over half an inch deserve targeted banded rocks and calf work on the short side, not forcing symmetry in one session.
Old sprains often drive the gap. Retest monthly while building volume gradually on the stiff side.
Symmetry before max load beats masking with heeled shoes alone.
Common questions
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How much dorsiflexion difference is a problem?
Roughly half an inch or more between sides often correlates with squat shift or single-leg instability—address the short side with daily short mobility doses before adding load.
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