Range-of-motion exercises for ankle sprains


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Range-of-motion exercises for ankle sprains


"Alphabet" exercise

Illustration of the alphabet range-of-motion exercise for ankle sprains

Instructions

  1. Trace the alphabet with your toe, encouraging ankle movement in all directions.

Side-to-side knee swing exercise

Illustration of the knee swing range-of-motion exercise for ankle sprains

Instructions

  1. Sit in a chair with your foot flat on the floor.
  2. Slowly move your knee side to side while keeping your foot pressed flat.

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Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD

- Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer H. Michael O'Connor, MD

- Emergency Medicine
Last Updated January 23, 2006

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