Exercise | 2 min | Train & compete, Injury prevention & management, Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse

Ankle Strength: Lateral Step Down

This exercise improves ankle and knee stability to support control and alignment.

Rubie Gaudette
Rubie Gaudette
Assistant Head of Athletic Training
Ankle Strength: Lateral Step Down
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