Talk with your doctor or physical therapist if you have questions
about how to do these or any other exercises for an ankle sprain.
"Alphabet" exercise
- Trace the alphabet with your toe, encouraging
ankle movement in all directions. Trace the alphabet 1 to 3 times.
Side-to-side knee swing exercise
- Sit in a chair with your foot flat on the
floor.
- Slowly move your knee from side to side while keeping your foot
pressed flat. Continue for 2 to 3 minutes.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
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| Last Revised | November 15, 2011 |
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