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In this video, Maryke explains what happens to your ankle when it's stuck in a cast and how this affects your recovery.
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- Sports Injury Physio
Physical Therapist, Marc Robinson shows you 5 exercises to improve ankle strength and mobility after a fracture.
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- Evercore
This video series documents my own journey of recovery from a trimalleolar fracture and the exercises and physical therapy that helped me ...more. Recovering from a broken ankle can be a...
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- Range of Motion Exercises. Ankle range of motion (ROM) exercises are one of the first things your physical therapist (PT) will prescribe once you get out of your cast or brace after an ankle break.
- Flexibility Exercises. To improve muscular flexibility around your ankle after a fracture, you can perform a few different exercises. Some ankle flexibility exercises
- Strengthening Exercises. After a period of immobilization in a cast or brace, the muscles around your ankle may be significantly weakened. This is common after an ankle fracture, and your PT will likely prescribe exercises to improve your ankle strength.
- Return to Walking and Running. After an ankle fracture, you may be having difficulty returning to normal walking. Your PT may have you perform various gait training exercises like stepping over and around obstacles to improve the way you walk.
- The Perfect Ankle Warm Up
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises
- Balance and Proprioception Exercises
- Benefits of Ankle Exercises
- Exercise Tips
- Keeping The Ankle Protected During Exercise
Your ankle will feel stiff when pointing your toes after being in a boot or cast for several weeks. Before getting started, warm up your stiff ankle by simply alternating between pointing your toes and bending your ankle is enough. From there, progress to the exercises below (as tolerated). Not sure if you have a broken or sprained ankle? Find out ...
Ankle range of motion will help boost both joint and ankle mobility to the surrounding tissue (muscle, ligaments, etc.) flexibility. Start small and build your range as you feel comfortable. Never force anything that feels painful.
When first starting an ankle strengthening routine for your fractured ankle, start with unweighted exercises to promote circulation and movement. With time increase resistance and re-incorporate some of your standing activities, and the balance exercises below.
With any foot or ankle injury, the ankle mobility, proper coordination, and sense where it is in space (proprioception) are affected. Thus, balance exercises are always an important step. Start with these simple exercises and then progress to doing them on a balance foam pador with your eyes closed. With balance exercise, always take extra precauti...
Regardless of how severe your ankle fracture was, starting exercise as soon as possible will get you back to your favorite daily activities without pain or stiffness quicker. Some of the other great benefits of exercise include: 1. Better pain management 2. Increased strength and coordination for daily activities 3. Improved ankle joint range of mo...
Getting back to exercise after a fracture can feel frustrating and leaving you wondering how to navigate your recovery. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your exercises: 1. Wait for clearance from your doctor to start any type of exercise 2. Always use your symptoms as guide for when to modify and progress exercise 3. Warm up your ankl...
Exercising after a fractured ankle requires a delicate balance of rest and movement. No exercise should be started until the broken ankle has stabilized itself through healing and proper rest. Start slowly with guidance from your doctor or physical therapist. If you experience a sudden change in symptoms or they don’t improve, seek medical advice f...
Here are some examples of exercises for you to try. The exercises may be suggested for a condition or for rehabilitation. Start each exercise slowly. Ease off the exercises if you start to have pain. You will be told when to start these exercises and which ones will work best for you.
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With your average non-complicated ankle fracture, a gentle introduction to range of motion exercises in every direction is exactly what your ankle wants and needs. Below you will find multiple videos to help get your ankle moving again, with great exercises after an ankle fracture! Ankle Pumps
