Sprained Ankle
10 Exercises To Rehabilitate A Sprained Ankle: Sports chiropractor Brett Edmunds advises treating a sprained ankle with ice and wrapping it with a crepe bandage to reduce the swelling and pain. And once the pain subsides, you should do some strengthening exercises that can help rehabilitate the joint by stretching the muscles and ligaments surrounding the injured joint.
The chiropractor recommends RICE (Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate) treatment for a sprained ankle. Also, the professional strongly advises consulting a doctor before starting any exercise. Once your doctor allows you to exercise, you can choose any of the below-mentioned exercises to rehabilitate your injured foot.
Start the following exercises for minor ankle injuries only after three days….
Ankle Warm-Up ABCs
Warm up your sprained ankle by tracing letters A, B, and C with the injured joint. A warm-up exercise for 3-5 minutes will prepare your ankle for the therapy.
How To:
• Sit on a chair
• Life the affected ankle off the floor
• Trace letters A, B, and C with your foot
• Do it in a slow motion
Now you are ready for strengthening exercises
- Therapy Band Ankle Flexion
How To:
• Sit down on your hips with your legs extended
• Place a foam roller or … Read More