Ankle Dorsiflexion (WBLT): Age Trend
Central WBLT distance is about 11 cm through midlife, then falls to about 7 cm in men and 6 cm in women after age 70.
Data source: McBride et al. (2026) About this study
Ankle Dorsiflexion (WBLT) Flexibility Trend
ankle dorsiflexion weight bearing lunge test WBLT knee to wall test knee-to-wall ankle mobility ankle ROM ankle range of motion dorsiflexion lunge test squat depth age aging decline trend norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards Ankle Dorsiflexion (WBLT) by Age Chart (cm)
Ankle Dorsiflexion (WBLT) Median Values
| Age | Male (cm) | Female (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 18-29 | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| 30-39 | 11.2 | 11.4 |
| 40-49 | 11.0 | 10.4 |
| 50-59 | 10.4 | 9.5 |
| 60-69 | 9.5 | 8.0 |
| 70-79 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| 80+ | 6.6 | 5.7 |