07/29/2026
Let’s talk about a tool our team uses regularly, both at home and in the studio: the slant board. 👣
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Using a slant board for 3-5 minutes a few times a day will help you to:
▫️Improve ankle dorsiflexion, supporting ankle mobility and influencing the entire kinetic chain (AKA when your ankles move well, your knees, hips, pelvis, and spine move better too)
▫️Lengthen the calf muscles and Achilles tendon, which can help reduce tension and improve posture
▫️Improve balance and proprioception by shifting your body’s center of mass, encouraging better engagement from the deep stabilizing muscles of your feet and lower legs
▫️ Support tendon and fascia health by loading your connective tissues in a gentle, sustained way
▫️Restore motion at the ankle, encouraging healthier whole-body movement patterns
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month, and the slant board is one tool that you might not think of right away when discussing spine health, but it can make a big difference.
When your ankles have limited mobility, it affects gait, squatting mechanics, and force distribution through the body. For those with scoliosis, we always come back to the idea that the spine doesn’t exist in isolation. The feet, ankles, hips, rib cage, and breath all contribute to how we organize ourselves in gravity.
At EHS, we’re all about finding the small, sustainable changes that encourage healthy movement patterns. Just a few minutes a day can help support your mobility and load distribution from the ground up, creating a better foundation for proper whole body movement.
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📌 And if you’re a Pilates instructor looking to gain advanced qualifications in this area, we offer a 3-Day Virtual or In-Person Foot and Gait Specialist Certification a few times a year. Our next certification will be held in October! Head to the Advanced Certification link on our website at the link in our bio to learn more.
