Table 1. Standardized exercise protocol.
Exercise Name Reps × Sets Execution Details & Standards Interset Rest
Active Ankle
Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion
12 × 1 Seated with knee extended. Perform full-range motion in a slow, controlled manner (2s dorsiflexion - 1s hold - 2s plantarflexion).
Bilateral Heel Raises 10 × 2 Standing. Raise heels to full height slowly, hold for 1 second. Lower with control, then actively pull the toes towards the shin (ankle dorsiflexion) upon ground contact. 15 seconds
Forward Lunge 8 × 2 Keep torso upright. Step forward and descend slowly until both knees are bent at ~90°, hold for 1 second at the bottom, then push back to the starting position. Alternate legs. 15 seconds
Single-Leg Deadlift 8 × 2 Hinge at the hips with a slight bend in the stance knee, extending the non-stance leg backwards for balance until torso is nearly parallel to the ground, then return to upright. Alternate legs. 15 seconds