There are a whole range of ankle exercises that can help to strengthen and rehabilitate this vital joint.
It's hardly surprising that we regularly suffer ankle injuries - this area is under constant use, and is subjected to massive forces when we run, jump, or play sports.
Knowing how to protect it, or if you've suffered an injury, how to rehabilitate it, is therefore crucial for athletes and sports people. Knowing how to perform these will be crucial for keeping this area healthy.
Calf raise
The calf raise is an exercise that is performed by athletes of all types - it is also an excellent choice for rehab work.
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Dorsiflexion
Regularly performing exercises like Dorsiflexion will keep your ankles in good shape.
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Eversion
Using tubing for resistance, eversion of the foot will help to build up the strength around the ankle.
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Inversion
Performing ankle inversion will help to improve the strength around the joint.
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Plantar flexion
An exercise like plantar flexion can help to build strength in an injured ankle.
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Theraband
The Theraband is a useful piece of equipment for a physiotherapist, used in a variety of exercises.
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Wobble board
Using a wobble board can help in proprioception work, vital for restoring full function to lower limb injuries.
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