weak ankles...
mwickerh
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After cardio, my ankles usually hurt the most the next day. Today, I was doing jumping jacks and my left ankle completely went out, I fell and I got a really sharp pain in it. The pain went away after about a minute. Does anyone know why or have any ideas how to strengthen them?
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Excercise Skool on demand (try you tube) has a foot and ankle workout from a physical therapist that is good. I also just got a walking workout from Jessica Smith because it had a foot and ankle workout on it (I have weak ankles as well), I haven't tried it yet but I really like the rest of the DVD.
I also found this: http://www.runnersworld.com/training-video/feet-ankle-workouts
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Thank you so much! I will definitely have to check those out1
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Does anyone know why or have any ideas how to strengthen them?
Misbehaving ankles are often caused by or worsened by wearing shoes with a raised heel, which about 90% of shoes have. The higher heel makes lateral stability more difficult, and it creates a clunkier walking gait, which adds stress to the ankle. Unless running, the best shoes have a "zero heel", like skateboard shoes or Keds, for example. The video linked above has good exercises, but don't wear the shoes she's wearing.2 -
Also, make sure you have proper form and warm up properly. Neglecting either can lead to injury.0
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I find that if they hurt I wrap them overnight and they feel better in the morning. google some exercise for the ankles to strengthen them> http://www.wikihow.com/Strengthen-Your-Ankles > boom 9 ways0
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Squats will strengthen them. A good idea usvto do some mobility work with them also.
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I found swimming with flippers to help too.0
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