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
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slide 1 of 2, "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
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slide 2 of 2, 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.
ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
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