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ANKLE PROGRAM
 
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This is a simple and low level program. Try to do each of these exercises three times per week. Good luck!

CALF/ACHILLES STRETCH

HEEL RAISES

STORK STAND

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

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INVERSION

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Purpose: To strengthen the muscles along the inside of the lower leg/ankle
Start Position: Lie on your side with the inside aspect of the foot/ankle to be exercised oriented toward the ceiling; strap an ankle weight around the forefoot
Action: Lift your foot up and down from the floor
Parameters: Repeat for 3 sets of 25-30 repetitions
Tips: Lower the weight back to the floor very slowly in comparison to the rate in which you raise it (i.e. 1 second up and 3 seconds down); the angle of your foot in relation to the lower leg should remain relatively the same throughout the movement in each direction