Mandatory ROM Exercise #4: Ankle ROM and Strengthening Exercises
Key Points:
-Super important to make sure that your range of motion (Ie degree of flexibility) is equal and balanced bilaterally for all joints, including the ankle.
-Over stretching or excessive stretching in 1 sitting can lead to damage. Stretches need to be gradual and increase over time.
Ankle ROM & Strengthening Exercises: (To be done 1-2 times a day daily to promote long term ankle health)
Peroneal Strengthening is key to ankle stability
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