Newsletter Video, January 2022
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Exercises of the Month for the Foot & Ankle
Disclaimer: Before you try these or any other exercises, consult with your physical therapist or physician first.
Ankle ABC's
Instructions
- Warm Up
- Draw the letters of the alphabet with your big toe
- Go through the alphabet 2x on the left and right ankles
Heel Raise For Calf Strengthening
Instructions
- Standing with the knees straight and on balance (hold onto something for stability)
- Raise your heels off the ground as demonstrated
- Repeat 10 times
- Perform 3 sets
Calf Stretch
Instructions
- Stand facing wall and place your hands on it
- Place one foot in back making sure to keep your foot pointed forward
- Slowly lean into wall until stretch is felt, making sure to keep your heel on the ground
- Hold for 30 seconds
- Repeat 2x per side
Single Leg Stance Eyes Open - Arms at Side, Then Arms Out
Instructions
- Stand with arms at your sides, then when comfortable, extend your arms out to the sides
- Lift knee of one leg to 90 degrees if possible
- Head facing forward and eyes open
- Hold for 10-30 seconds
- Repeat 2-3 times
IMPORTANT: make sure that you are near something you can grab onto, if necessary.
Single Leg Stand Eyes Closed
Instructions
- Stand with arms at your sides, then when comfortable, extend your arms out to the sides
- Lift knee of one leg to 90 degrees if possible
- Head facing forward
- Close Eyes
- Hold for 10-30 seconds
- Repeat 2-3 times
IMPORTANT: make sure that you are near something you can grab onto, if necessary.
Single Leg Stance on a Pillow or Similar Soft Surface
Instructions
- Stand with arms at your sides on a pillow, then when comfortable, extend your arms out to the sides
- Lift knee of one leg to 90 degrees if possible
- Head facing forward and eyes open
- Hold for 10-30 seconds
- Repeat 2-3 times
IMPORTANT: make sure that you are near something you can grab onto, if necessary.
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