How do you strengthen your ankles?

Apryl546
Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Because I can honestly say I am FED UP with constantly spraining mine.
I just sprained it again this morning after getting over a sprain I got during a workout a week and a half ago.

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  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
    Bump.
  • nicothepotato
    nicothepotato Posts: 306 Member
    I know my ankles got stronger from roller skating and having to get more agile on them. I wish I knew a more specific exercise.
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    Here's what I found googling......I'm sure yoga would help too..

    [url] http://beginners.runnersworld.com/2008/10/how-can-i-strengthen-my-injury-prone-ankles.html[/url]
  • Krull_the_WarriorKing
    Krull_the_WarriorKing Posts: 650 Member
    I understand your pain - I've sprained my share of ankles over the years. Here are two things to try.

    1. Do 3 sets of 10 standing on one foot with your eyes closed. Make sure to pull your other foot up and don't just lift a few inches off the ground. This may seem silly at first, but once you close your eyes you'll have a hard maintaining your balance and understand how this helps strengthen the ankle.

    2. take a towel and lay in flat in front of your feet. Use your toes to grab and roll up the towel.

    Both of these will add strength to your ankle and make sprains heal a little faster.
  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
    That website is very helpful.

    Thanks for the help guys.
  • amfmmama
    amfmmama Posts: 1,456 Member
    I have had reconstruction done on both of my ankles. anything thing that works your balance will strengthen your ankles. The closing your eyes...good advice. Also you could probably google some ankle exercises that are done with a resistance band.

    If you keep spraining your ankles, you should see an orthapedic.
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