Ankle & Foot Exercises
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The
following are examples of exercises and stretches that Varsity Orthopedics
Physical Therapy may recommend for patients who are undergoing therapy
related to an ankle and/or foot injury.
Balance
exercise
This exercise helps promote balance in the ankle, knee and hip. While
standing with one foot on inflatable cushion, try to balance as long
as
possible.
Stool
roll
While sitting in a wheeled chair or stool, move forward by using your
heels to transport you across the room. Go at a pace most comfortable
to you, using each foot one at a time.
Resisted
ankle dorsiflexion
With tubing anchored in doorjam, pull foot towards body. Return slowly
to starting position.
Resisted
ankle inversion
Have someone hold tubing ankle, and slowly turn involved foot inward.
Manual
stretch or self-stretch
Sit with knee straight and towel looped around foot. Gently pull on
towel until a comfortable stretch is felt in the calf.
Note:
Exercises shown are general and not specific to all injuries. These exercises
should only be used under the guidance of a physical therapist. For complete
and optimal rehabilitation, a physical therapy evaluation by a licensed
physical therapist is recommended.
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