Rehab Exercises for Ankles – for Speedy Recovery

People of all ages are prone to hurting or spraining their ankles more than any other part of the body. Since, ankles are important in supporting the entire weight of a human body; routine life can become very inconvenient and not to mention painful if any kind of accident injures it.

Medication can bring about a relief in pain, but to regain mobility; one must learn and practice some Rehab exercises for speedy recovery. These exercises not only heal joints and puts one back on his or her feet but also strengthen the ankles to withstand any future injuries too. These exercises are so simple that it can even be done while at work and nodes not necessitate taking out any extra time for this task.

Some of the following exercises can bring about some discomfort in the beginning but then one will experience relief and then freedom from pain and finally mobility will be regained. However, if there is any serious discomfort then they should be discontinued and the advice of a qualified therapist or doctor should be sought. In fact it is better to consult in advance before continuing with these Rehab exercises:

1. A simple way is to try writing alphabets with toes. These movements will slowly but surely help ankles to get back their functionality.
2. Towel stretching is something that one might have seen many sports people do as a part of warm up or in case of any injury too. This is done by sitting on the ground and then stretching out the leg that is hurt. Then loop a towel around the toes and pull towards the chest. Hold this way for half a minute, release and then repeat for a few more times.
3. Calf stretching is another very good step. In fact all types of stretching before a strenuous sport or activity will make sure that ankles are ready for it. It improves flexibility. However, if any stretching results in any kind of abnormal pain, then it is better to stop immediately.
4. In addition to above there are some movements that are targeted at strengthening muscles and not really at helping one to recover from any injury. These movements involve strengthening not only joints but also muscles of the calf and leg.
5. Balance improvement exercises are also an integral part of rehab. In fact, most injuries to ankles are a result of an inadequate balancing capacity.

If a person has a career that involves physical or strenuous work, then it is advisable to do all types of strengthening, stretching and balancing exercises after a consultation with a doctor to prevent any injuries to ankles that carry body weight whenever one is standing. 

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