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Ankle Strengthening

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Updated March 02, 2008

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Ankle Plantarflexion
 Ankle Strengthening

Ankle Plantarflexion

Picture by Dr. Laura Inverarity

1)Stand in front of a table or chair
2)Place your hands on the table/chair for balance
3)Raise yourself up on the tips of your toes
4)Remain on your toes for six seconds
5)Slowly return to standing position
6)Repeat 10 times
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