Ankle sprain · Weeks 1–6
Ankle Sprain Exercises: Phase 2 (Strength and Balance)
Strength and balance to protect against another sprain: side-to-side band work, heel raises, calf stretches and progressive balance exercises.
Reviewed by a licensed physical therapist on the HEPonDemand team
For therapists: opens the program builder with these 9 exercises. Set the sets and reps, then print it or save it as a PDF for your patient.
The exercises
- 1.Band Ankle Inversion
- 2.Band Ankle Eversion
- 3.Heel Raises
- 4.Calf Stretch
- 5.Standing Soleus Stretch
- 6.Single Leg Stance
- 7.Tandem Stance
- 8.Balance on Foam
- 9.Single-Leg Balance with Clock Reach
Every recovery is different. Do only the exercises your surgeon or therapist gives you, with the sets, reps and frequency they set. Stop and check with them if you feel sharp pain. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Link to this program from your website
Clinics and schools are welcome to add it to a patient resources page. Copy this link and paste it into your site:
<a href="https://hepondemand.com/exercises/programs/ankle-sprain-phase-2">Ankle Sprain Exercises: Phase 2 (Strength and Balance)</a>