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Ankle Exercises - A Complete Guide

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Updated August 31, 2005

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Semi Weight Bearing Exercises


These exercises will help put more weight on the injured foot as well as strengthen it.

Seated Calf Raise
1)Sit in a chair with the injured foot on the floor
2)Lift your heel as far as possible while keeping your toes on the floor
3)Return heel to the floor
4)Repeat 10 times

Single Leg Stand
1)Stand upright while holding onto a stable object (table/chair)
2)Shift some of your weight onto the injured foot
3)Hold for the position for 15 seconds
4)Relax and put weight back onto non injured foot
5)Repeat 10 times

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