Ankle movements are essential in improving blood flow in the legs by usingcalf musclecontractions and thus maintaining a healthy range of motion. The foot andankle arecapable of complex movements by muscles that run across various joints duringday to dayactivities and therefore provide the necessary pumping action to regulatevenous bloodflow under normal situations. Prolonged immobility is a significant riskfactor for stiffness,loss of range of movements and impaired blood flow. The proactive mobilitydevice allowsmotion, flexion and increases blood flow while the subject continues to remainin theirstationary position for the most part.
