How To Treat And Prevent A Sprained Ankle

Try Strengthening Exercises

Strengthening exercises are vital in preventing future ankle sprains, particularly when individuals are recovering from a recently sprained ankle. One of the most common strengthening exercises to try is for individuals to trace every letter in the alphabet with their big toe. Doing this with all of the letters makes individuals rotate their ankle in all directions. If patients are recovering from a sprained ankle, they may not be able to do all letters initially, but they should work up to it and continue this exercise regularly. Standing on one leg for short periods, such as thirty seconds to a minute, helps improve ankle strength as well. Another option is to sit down with only one foot flat on the floor and move that knee side to side for a few minutes.

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