ANKLE

LYING

1. Move foot up and down

In and out 15-20 2 x Daily

Circles

STANDING

1. Straight – Rock Toes Up 15x 2-3 sets

2. Stretches – Foot flat – In Front Push knee forward hold 10-15 secs.

Runners Stretch – Knees Straight – Lean Forward

Foot Flat – Behind – Lean Forward

3. Hopping at kitchen sink: two feet- progress to

Forward/back & side to side

Then on One foot

4. Lie on tummy – flex foot into end of mattress

holding for a count of 5. 15x 2x daily

5. With elastic band on foot – move leg outward bringing outer border of foot up.

6. Place book on towel – move it across floor.

7. Stepping

8. Stand by table – stand on involved leg while holding onto table. 15-30 secs

Gradually place less weight on hands

9. Stand on folded towel (2” x 12” x 4”)

1. Heel on floor – touch inside of foot to floor while externally rotating foot.

Touch outside of foot to floor while internally rotating.

2. Heel lifts- as high as you can.