Ankle Sprain Rehab Exercises at Home
Many people don’t realize that the exercises you choose to do after an ankle sprain can significantly impact your recovery. I'm going to show you an incredibly effective ankle sprain rehabilitation program. It will not only alleviate pain but also enhance your range of motion and mobility. Its primary goal is to restore confidence in your injured ankle and minimize the risk of future injuries.
Ankle range of motion 30 sec x3
Standing calf stretch 30 sec x3
Ankle dorsiflexion with band 2x15
Ankle plantarflexion with band 2x15
Ankle inversion with band 2x15
Ankle eversion with band 2x15
Heel raise 2x15
Step up 2x15
Balance and reach exercises 30 sec x3
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Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.
Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.
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