Ankle Program

Ankle Program

The Ankle Program utilizes a variety of different exercises to help regain strength and balance in our ankles. Whether it is coming back from a nagging ankle injury or wanting to improved balance and stability for a sport, these exercises will assist you in reaching your goal.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Fit Simply Theraloop, (Two Advanced Exercises require Bosu Ball)

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Ankle Program
  • Plantar Flexion - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Keep your knee straight
    *Greater tension can be add by pulling harder
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Dorsiflexion - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Keep your knee straight
    *Wrap theraband around heavy table leg
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Ankle Inversion - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Do not allow hip and knee to rotate
    *Wrap theraband around heavy table leg
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Ankle Eversion - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Do not allow your hip or knee to rotate
    *Wrap theraband around heavy table leg
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Weight Shifts - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Have upper body support
    *Shift side to sided, followed by front to back
    *Keep shoulder back with proper posture

  • Farmers Carry - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Walk with heel hitting first, followed by toes
    *Remain with proper posture as you walk
    *Weight can be switched between each repetition or after set

  • Heel Raises - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Keep your knees straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Toe Raises - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Keep your knees straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Single leg Stance - Phase 1

    Keys:
    *Keep your knee straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Remain tall with your shoulder back

  • Heel Raises 2 up 1 Down - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Keep your knees straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • SL Weight Shifts - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Allow small bend in your knee
    *Start with closer switches and work your arms further away
    *Keep proper posture

  • Heel Walking - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Begin by coming on to your heels
    *Do not allow toes to touch through out repetitions.
    *Weight can be held to make more difficult

  • Toe Walking - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Keep your knees straight
    *Remain in proper posture with shoulder back
    *Weight can be held to make it more difficult

  • Lateral Steps - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Keep feet pointing straight
    *Keep shoulders back
    *Always keep tension on the band

  • Squat - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Start by bringing hips back
    *Keeps abs engaged
    *Push through your heels

  • Single Leg Hip Abduction - Phase 2

    Keys:
    *Keep your knees straight
    *Do not shift your trunk away from the rising leg
    *Add a theraband just above your knee for resistance

  • Single Leg Heel Raises - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Keep your knee straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Squat with Soleus Raises - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Bend your knees straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Slowly come back to start position after each repetition

  • Single Leg Reaches - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Place markers in each direction about a foot apart
    *Try not to allow reaching leg to touch floor
    *Come back to starting position after each tap

  • Single Leg Clam Shell - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Keep one knee straight with the other bent
    *Rotate hip out while remaining balanced
    *Placed theraband above knee for increased resistance

  • Cone Taps on Foam - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Allow for small bend at knee
    *Place three objects apart, roughly a foot in front of you
    *Use foam pad (as shown) for increased difficulty

  • Single Leg Balance on Bosu - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Keep your knee straight
    *Have support for your upper body
    *Take off shoes for better feel

  • Ski Jumps - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Place markers short distance apart and widen as you feel more comfortable
    *Push off with knee bent
    *Land with knee bent and hold before pushing back off

  • Bosu Squats - Phase 3

    Keys:
    *Have support for your upper body and use it until you are comfortable with exercise
    *Squat as far down as possible while remain to stay balanced
    *Try not to allow bosu ball to shake

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