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Ankle Range of Motion Exercises<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Help to build normal ankle motion.<\/p>\n

Pullback<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>Sit with your knee straight and hold the foot position as long as possible. Do as frequently as possible.\u2022 Flex your foot back toward your body.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Flexibility (Stretching) Exercises<\/span><\/strong> Loosen tight leg muscles. Tightness makes it hard to use stairs, walk, run and jump. Technique: Hold each exercise 20seconds at a gentle stretch. Do not bounce! Frequency: 6-10 repetitions\/exercise, 5-7 days per week<\/p>\n

Calf Stretch<\/strong> Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>Sit with your knee straight and towel looped around the ball of your foot.\u2022 Slowly pull back until you feel your upper calf stretch.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Calf Stretch<\/strong> Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>Once you can stand, try stretching with your hands on a wall.\u2022 Place the one foot behind the other with your toes pointing forward.
\n\u2022 Keep your heels down and back leg straight. \u2022 Slowly bend your front knee until you feel the calf stretch in the back leg.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Heel Stretch<\/strong> Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>Sit with your knee slightly bent. Loop a towel around the ball of your foot.\u2022 Slowly pull back until you feel a stretch in the lower calf and heel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Heel Stretch<\/strong> Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>Once you can stand, try placing your injured foot behind the other with your toes pointing forward.\u2022 Keeping your heels down, slowly bend your back knee until you feel a heel stretch in the back leg.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Strengthening Exercise<\/span><\/strong> Strong leg muscles help the ligaments hold the ankle together. Frequency: Three sets of 20 repetitions, 5-7 days per week<\/p>\n

Front of Shin <\/strong>Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\n\n

Technique:<\/em><\/strong> – Push Out<\/p>\n

\u2022 With your foot flat on the floor, push it outward against a wall, file cabinet or bookcase. Hold for three seconds.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Front of Shin<\/strong> Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>– Band\u2022 Tie the band to a desk or dresser. \u2022 Sit with your foot and knee in line and loop the band over the outside of your foot. \u2022 Push your foot out against the band.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Inner Shin<\/strong> Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>– Push In\u2022 With your foot flat on the floor, push it inward against your other foot. Hold for three seconds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Inner Shin<\/strong> Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>– Band\u2022 Tie the band to a desk or dresser. \u2022 Sit with your foot and knee in line, and loop the band over the inside of your foot. \u2022 Push your foot in against the band.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Front of Shin<\/strong> Basic<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>– Push Up\u2022 Place the heel of your other foot on top of the injured one. \u2022 Push down with the top heel while trying to push up with the injured foot. Hold for three seconds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Front of Shin<\/strong> Advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique:<\/em><\/strong>– Band\u2022 Tie the band to a desk or dresser. \u2022 Sit with your leg straight and loop the band over the top of your foot. \u2022 Slowly pull your foot back against the band.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

To Prevent Ankle Injury<\/strong><\/span> \u2022 Continue daily calf and heel stretching, especially after activity (indefinitely) \u2022 Continue ankle strengthening 3-4 days per week (indefinitely) \u2022 Complete the balance tests and exercises (indefinitely)
\n\u2022 Wear an ankle brace during strenuous activity (indefinitely)<\/p>\n

An ankle sprain can decrease your ability to balance on that foot and makes it easier to roll the ankle. Try the balance tests below.<\/p>\n

Balance Test<\/strong> If you can’t balance for ten seconds without wobbling, practice that level every day until you can. You can stop when you pass the Level 4 test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/td>\nTechnique: <\/em><\/strong>Balance on your left foot for ten seconds, do a least 6 repetitions per day. Then repeat for right foot. Goal: <\/strong>Stand 60 seconds without losing your balance, then move to the next level. Level 1 – Arms out to your side, eyes open Level 2 – Arms across your chest, eyes open Level 3 – Arms out to your side, eyes closed Level 4 – Arms across your chest, eyes closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bracing<\/span><\/strong> Injured ligaments can take up to 16 weeks or more to heal. An ankle brace helps protect the ligaments not only during recovery but also when returning to sport or exercise activities.
\nCommon beliefs: 1. Bracing can replace strengthening exercises – FALSE! Strong lower leg muscles help provide support to injured ligaments. 2. Wearing a brace makes an ankle weaker – FALSE, if you continue your strengthening exercises. Plus, a brace can help improve your balance and thus prevent injury. 3. Braces won’t fit in shoes – FALSE! Professional and college athletes wear them all the time.<\/p>\n

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This information has been told to me by friends, coaches and trainers over the last 25 years. but most of the wording and pictures for this paper is found on the following Web page. McKinley Health Center<\/a><\/p>\n

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