Range-of-motion exercises for ankle sprains
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Range-of-motion exercises for ankle sprains
Talk with your doctor or physical therapist if you have questions about how to do these or any other exercises for an ankle sprain.
"Alphabet" exercise
Instructions
- Trace the alphabet with your toe, encouraging ankle movement in all directions.
Side-to-side knee swing exercise
Instructions
- Sit in a chair with your foot flat on the floor.
- Slowly move your knee side to side while keeping your foot pressed flat.
Credits
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Last Updated | January 11, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 11, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
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