Top 5 Fridays! 5 Ankle Sprain Exercises
💥𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧💥 ——— 👣Shown here are a few strategies that are often helpful when recovering from an inversion ankle sprain. It should be noted that this is only a short list of options and different interventions may be appropriate given an individual’s stage of healing and unique clinical presentation. This video was compiled with permission from @rehabscience on instagram - 1️⃣Dorsiflexion Mobility: It is not uncommon for people struggle with regaining dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) following an ankle sprain. For this reason, it is recommended that strategies designed to increase dorsiflexion ROM begin early. In this position, move the knee forward to your end point for dorsiflexion. From here, you can oscillate slightly or perform a long-duration hold (2-5 minutes). Low-load, long-duration holds are one of the best strategies for increasing joint mobility. . 2️⃣Frontal View: This video shows the same stretch again, but from the front view. The key is...