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ankle sprain
Multidirectional Ankle Motion - Toe Tap
HOW: Get set up standing on a firm surface with adequate space around you. With this exercise, imagine you are standing in the middle of a phone pad on #5. Begin the exercise by toe tapping on #1-9 while maintaining all your weight on one...
Multidirectional Ankle Motions - Step
HOW: Get set up standing on a firm surface with adequate space around you. With this exercise, imagine you are standing in the middle of a phone pad on #5. Begin the exercise by stepping on #1-9 while maintaining one foot flat on #5, step...
Heel Raise Lift Off
HOW: Get set up standing near a wall or a surface/object you can use to help with balance. Place your heels on an elevated so that you're resting in a heel-lifted position. Begin the exercise by pushing down into the ground through the balls of...
Ankle Pump - Elevated
HOW: Get set up laying flat on your back with your legs elevated above heart level. To begin the exercise, move your ankle forward and backward in a pumping motion. The goal is to get comfortable with this forward and backward ankle range of motion....
Tandem Balance
HOW: Get set-up standing with your feet in a heel-to-toe position. Maintain your balance, switch feet and perform again. FEEL: You should feel like your balance is being challenged. If you’re having difficulty maintaining your balance, try to focus on an object with your eyes...
Feet Together Balance - Eyes Closed
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Place your feet directly together and balance on a firm surface. Once balanced, then close your eyes. Focus on standing upright and not...
Feet Together Balance - Foam Pad
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Place your feet directly together and balance on a foam pad or unstable surface like a pillow. Focus on standing upright and not...
Feet Together Balance - Foam Pad, Eyes Closed
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Place your feet directly together and balance on a foam pad or unstable surface like a pillow. Once balanced, close your eyes. Focus...
Single Leg Woodpecker
HOW: Get set up balancing on one leg with good arch position. Begin the exercise by leaning forward and shifting your weight and center of gravity towards your toes. Go just until the point that you can control and not let your heel lift off...
Single Leg Balance
HOW: Position yourself standing in a corner with your back to it, or with a wall, chair, or sturdy object near you. Pick up one foot and balance on the leg that is in contact with the ground on a firm surface. Focus on standing...