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Applications to Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion
Clinical Focus: Applications to Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion
This clinical webinar explores evidence-informed strategies to improve ankle dorsiflexion and optimize lower extremity function across a wide range of patient populations. Mike Ploski, PT, ATC, OCS, GTS, will review normal ankle dorsiflexion range-of-motion requirements for common functional activities and examine how movement limitations can contribute to dysfunction, altered biomechanics, and injury risk.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the soft tissue, joint, and neuromuscular factors that commonly restrict ankle dorsiflexion, along with their functional and injury-related consequences. The session will highlight practical clinical assessment techniques for accurately measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and identifying contributing impairments.
By the end of the webinar, clinicians will be prepared to implement targeted, evidence-based interventions to improve ankle dorsiflexion, including appropriate Graston Technique® instrument applications. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately integrate into clinical practice to enhance mobility, movement quality, and patient outcomes.
Applications to Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion with Mike Ploski, PT, ATC, OCS, GTS
Webinar Objective
- Describe normal ankle dorsiflexion range-of-motion requirements for common functional activities.
- Analyze the functional and injury-related consequences associated with limited ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
- Differentiate between common soft tissue, joint, and neuromuscular contributors to restricted ankle dorsiflexion.
- Demonstrate appropriate clinical assessment techniques for measuring ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
- Demonstrate appropriate Graston Technique® instrument applications to improve ankle dorsiflexion range of motion.
- Date: February 3, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (EST)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Cost: FREE
- Presenter: Mike Ploski, PT, ATC, OCS, GTS
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Who Should Attend? This webinar is perfect for:
Physical Therapists
Enhance lower extremity function by addressing ankle dorsiflexion limitations that impact movement quality and injury risk. This clinically focused webinar will guide Physical Therapists through normal ankle dorsiflexion requirements for functional activities and examine the soft tissue, joint, and neuromuscular contributors to restricted motion. Learn how to assess ankle dorsiflexion accurately, apply evidence-informed Graston Technique® instrument interventions, and implement targeted strategies to improve mobility, optimize function, and support patient outcomes across a wide range of clinical presentations.
Chiropractors
Expand your rehabilitation toolbox by addressing ankle dorsiflexion restrictions that influence movement quality, joint loading, and injury risk. This webinar explores how targeted assessment and Graston Technique® instrument applications can complement traditional chiropractic and rehabilitative care by improving mobility and neuromuscular function. Chiropractors will learn how to identify common contributors to limited ankle dorsiflexion, apply evidence-informed interventions, and integrate these strategies into patient care to support improved movement, functional performance, and long-term joint health.
Athletic Trainers
Optimize movement efficiency and return-to-play outcomes by addressing ankle dorsiflexion limitations that affect loading, mechanics, and performance. This session will break down how restricted ankle dorsiflexion contributes to compensatory movement patterns and injury risk, and how targeted assessment and Graston Technique® applications can support improved mobility. Athletic Trainers will compare common contributors to limited dorsiflexion, gain practical strategies for assessment and intervention, and learn how to integrate these techniques into return-to-sport programming and performance-based care.
Students & New Grads
Build confidence in clinical assessment and treatment by learning how ankle dorsiflexion limitations impact movement and function. This webinar introduces normal ankle dorsiflexion requirements, common contributors to restricted motion, and practical assessment techniques used in clinical practice. Students and new graduates will gain a clear framework for clinical decision-making and learn how Graston Technique® instrument applications can be integrated to improve ankle dorsiflexion, movement quality, and patient outcomes.
Meet the Speaker
Mike Ploski
PT, ATC, OCS, GTS
Mike Ploski is a 1988 graduate of the University of Indianapolis Krannert School of Physical Therapy. Prior to completing his degree in physical therapy, he graduated from Temple University with a Master of Education in Exercise Physiology. Mike is recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. He is also a certified and licensed athletic trainer. Mike traveled with the PGA Tour for 6 years as part of their onsite medical staff and worked another 5 years coordinating physical therapy and chiropractic care on the Tour. He also traveled with the CART racing league medical staff for 1 season.
Mike is one of the original Graston Technique providers, one of the original GT instructors, and now serves as a Clinical Advisor for Graston Technique, LLC. He served as the Clinic Director for GrasTech, the original Graston Technique clinic. He is respected internationally as a leading authority on instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. Currently, Mike maintains a clinical practice at Body One Physical Therapy in Indianapolis. With his extensive experience in manual therapy, Mike specializes in soft tissue dysfunction associated with orthopedic injuries.
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February 3rd 2026
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