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Ankle Exercises - A Complete Guide

By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com

Updated: August 30, 2005

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Isometric Strengthening Exercises


Do these exercises to strengthen the muscles around your ankle. This will provided added support to the joint.

Eversion Isometrics
1)While seated place the outside of the injured foot against a table leg or closed door
2)Push outward with your foot into the object your foot is against (your ankle joint should not move) causing a contraction of your muscles.
3)Hold this muscle contraction for 15 seconds
4)Relax for 10 seconds
5)Repeat 5 times, increasing to 10 repititions

Inversion Isometrics
1)While seated place the inside of the injured foot against a table leg or closed door
2)Pull inward with your foot into the object your foot is against (your ankle joint should not move) causing a contraction of your muscles.
3)Hold this muscle contraction for 15 seconds
4)Relax for 10 seconds
5)Repeat 5 times, increasing to 10 repititions

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