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How To Strengthen My Ankles?
hi, I do Silver sneakers classes 3-4 times a week. I'm in pretty good shape for 70 and of normal weight. When we do balance exercises and I stand only on my right ankle, it starts to burn. This has been an issue for a long time. The only other ankle issues are that occasionaly my ankles turns totally inward and I can fall. My ankles (and wrists ) are very small. Is there a way to strengthen my ankles?
Mon, 17 Jul 2017
hello,
thank you for using healthcare magic.
I read your questions and understand your concern.
I think you can strengthen your ankle muscles by doing what we call proprioception exercises with the physical therapy guide you can step on a board which stays on top of the ball and try to keep the balance. Also you can use the rubber bands and do exercise against resistance by pulling up and down your foot.
I wish quick recovery .
Dr. Selmani
thank you for using healthcare magic.
I read your questions and understand your concern.
I think you can strengthen your ankle muscles by doing what we call proprioception exercises with the physical therapy guide you can step on a board which stays on top of the ball and try to keep the balance. Also you can use the rubber bands and do exercise against resistance by pulling up and down your foot.
I wish quick recovery .
Dr. Selmani
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