Range-of-motion exercises for ankle sprains
Talk with your doctor or physiotherapist if you have questions about how to do these or any other exercises for an ankle sprain.
"Alphabet" exercise
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slide 1 of 2, "Alphabet" exercise,
- Trace the alphabet with your toe, encouraging ankle movement in all directions. Trace the alphabet 1 to 3 times.
Side-to-side knee swing exercise
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slide 2 of 2, Side-to-side knee swing exercise,
- Sit in a chair with your foot flat on the floor.
- Slowly move your knee from side to side while keeping your foot pressed flat. Continue for 2 to 3 minutes.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
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