Body Region: | Specific Area: | Exercise Type: | Equipment Used: |
Legs | Ankle | Stretch | N/A |
These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately.
Sit comfortably in an upright position. Your right knee is bent at a 45-degree angle. Bend your right ankle and foot toward you, keeping the toes upward. You'll feel your muscles contracting across the top of your ankle and foot. Relax.
Next, point your right foot. Again, you'll feel your muscles contracting across the top of your ankle and foot. Relax.
Next, without pointing your foot, turn your right ankle to the left. You'll feel your muscles contracting across the outside of your ankle and foot. Relax.
Next, without pointing your foot, turn your right ankle to the right. You'll feel your muscles contracting across the inside of your ankle and foot. Relax.