Sit with one leg extended. Trace the letters A through Z in the air with your big toe, leading the motion from the ankle joint. Restores full active range of motion after an ankle sprain when swelling still limits direct ROM drills.
Secondary muscles
feet
Form cues
1Move from the ANKLE, not the whole leg — knee stays still
2Make each letter as big as comfort allows
3Once per foot, 1-2× a day for week 1, single rep covers the full ROM
Common mistakes
⚠Rotating the whole leg instead of articulating the ankle joint
⚠Skipping letters that hurt — work up to them over days, not minutes