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exercise for ankle injury

OLeLew
OLeLew Posts: 6
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I recently hurt my ankle and unfortunately tore a couple of ligaments and tendons. I'm now ready to get back to exercising, can anyone recommend any exercises that are not too intense and that can help strengthen my ankle?

Thanks.

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  • Kristy085
    Kristy085 Posts: 65 Member
    I just got over Achilles tendonitis myself. I've been doing the stationary bike alot...doesn't' seem to aggravate the ankle. I bought an ankle brace to wear all the time. Seems to be helping. Get well soon!
  • OLeLew
    OLeLew Posts: 6
    Thank you so much!
    Are you doing anything specific to stretch out your Achilles tendon?
  • jeffrodgers1
    jeffrodgers1 Posts: 991 Member
    I would use some Therabands to start and work on strengthing the ankle. Use them 3 times a day doing different flexing and stretching exercises.

    Take it slow. After a few weeks progress into some work with a Bosu Ball.
  • Blackthorne99
    Blackthorne99 Posts: 250 Member
    I recently hurt my ankle and unfortunately tore a couple of ligaments and tendons. I'm now ready to get back to exercising, can anyone recommend any exercises that are not too intense and that can help strengthen my ankle?

    Thanks.

    http://www.yogajournal.com/for_teachers/985 - How to Recover from Upper Hamstring Tendon Injuries
  • OLeLew
    OLeLew Posts: 6
    Thank you Jeff!
  • OLeLew
    OLeLew Posts: 6
    Thank you, this was very helpfull.
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