03 Aug Heel Raise Isometrics – Knee Bent
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance. Slightly bend your knees into a quarter squat position. Lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner. Hold this position for the desired amount of...
03 Aug Heel Raise Isometrics
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance. While keeping your glutes and quads tight to keep your knees straight, lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner. Hold this position for the...
03 Aug Heel Raise
HOW: Get set-up in front of a wall or an object to use for balance if necessary. While keeping your glutes and quads tight to keep your knees straight, lift your heels off the ground in a slow and controlled manner, then slowly lower...
03 Aug Heel Raise – Off Step
HOW: Place a step in front of a wall or an object to use for balance. Step onto the box with the balls of your feet on the edge of the box, and your heels off the box. While keeping your glutes and quads...
03 Aug Ankle Plantarflexion And Inversion – Band
HOW: Place a resistance band around your forefoot. Use your other foot to apply a line of resistance that is to the outside and closer than your working ankle (shown in the video). Your goal is to slowly push your ankle in a down...
16 Jul Inversion Windshield Wiper – Band
HOW: Place a resistance band around your forefoot, holding onto the band with your hand to the outside of your foot or tying the band to a sturdy anchor. Apply resistance to the band by pulling the band with your hands or by scooting...
16 Jul Ankle Circle
HOW: Draw circles with your ankle. You can draw clockwise or counter-clockwise circles. If after a surgery or injury, make sure to follow the instructions of your physical therapist as there may be ranges of motion you want to be careful with. FEEL: You...