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Ankle Exercises - A Complete Guide

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated August 31, 2005

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Balance Activities


Injury to ankles can often result in decreased balance ability. Towards the end of rehabilitation performing balance activities is an important way to prevent future injury.

Single Leg Stance on a Towel
1)Fold a towel into a small rectangle and place on the ground
2)Stand with the injured ankle on the towel
3)Lift the uninjured leg off the ground standing only on the towel with the injured leg
4)Hold for 15 seconds
5)Repeat above 10 more times
6)As balance improves, increase stance time on injured leg up to 45 seconds

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