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Ankle Rehabilitation

Exercises

These exercises are part of a general rehabilitation program for simple ankle injuries.

Flexibility-

Emphasis- Regain full extension and flexion of the ankle.

Slant Board-  Video

Range of Motion

Emphasis- Regain full range of motion of the ankle and reduce swelling.

Ankle Pumps- Video                

Ankle Circles- Video 

ABC's-- Draw your alphabet- Video 

Resistive Ankle ROM-

Emphasis- Develop strength while using elastic tubing/band such as Theraband™ as resistance.

Dorsiflexion- Video       Plantar Flexion- Video 

Inversion- Video           Eversion- Video 

Nonweightbearing Exercises

Emphasis- Develop coordination and strength while non-weightbearing.

Towel Crunches- Video 

Marble Pickup- Video 

Weightbearing Exercises-

Emphasis- Develop strength using athlete's weight as resistance.

Heel Raises- Video 

Step Ups- Forward- Video 

Step Ups- Sideways- Video 

Squats- Video 

 

Balance Exercises

Emphasis- Developing coordination and proprioception.

One Leg Stance- Video 

Leg Kicks-Using elastic tubing/band such as Theraband™

Forward- Video 

Back- Video 

Abduction(Out)- Video 

Adduction(In)- Video 

 

The athlete will begin standard running, coordination, and agility exercises if able to perform the above exercises.

See our Agility and Coordination Page

Click HERE to see a Typical Ankle Rehabilitation Program

 

Note- these protocols are for general information and do not constitute a complete evaluation by a physician, physical therapist, athletic Trainer, or other health care professional.