Thera-Band Ankle Exercises
Created By: The Academy
Description:
These exercises help strengthen the ankles.
Instructions:
Use a Thera-Band resistance level that allows you to complete between 8 and 12 repetitions for 2 to 3 sets. If you are rehabilitating an injury, be sure and check with your healthcare provider for the appropriate resistance and repetitions.
Thera-Band Ankle Dorsiflexion
Instructions:
Sit on floor with both knees extended. Make a loop with the band and securely attach one end of the loop near the floor. Place exercising foot inside loop. Pull your ankle toward your head against the resistance of the tubing. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Ankle Plantarflexion
Instructions:
Sit on floor with both knees extended. Loop the middle of the band around one foot and grasp the ends of the band. Push the foot down against the resistance of the band. Slowly return.
Thera-Band Ankle Inversion
Instructions:
Sit on floor with both knees extended. Make a loop with the band and securely attach one end of the loop near the floor. Place exercising foot inside loop. Pull your ankle inward against the resistance of the band. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your knee steady; don't rotate your leg to complete the motion.
Thera-Band Ankle Eversion
Instructions:
Sit on floor with both knees extended. Make a loop with the band and securely attach one end of the loop near the floor. Place exercising foot inside loop. Push your ankle outward against the resistance of the band. Hold and slowly return.
TIP: Keep your knee steady; don't rotate your leg to complete the motion.
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Consult your healthcare provider before beginning this exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. The Hygenic Corporation is not liable for any injuries incurred while using exercises or programs accessed via this website. User must wear suitable eye protection such as safety goggles to protect against possibility of eye injury as a result of the band or tube snapping towards the face if grip is lost or if the band or tube breaks.