Try this movement if you are experiencing leg pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
HOW CAN PT HELP MY ANKLE SPRAIN? Physical therapists help people with ankle sprains recover more quickly than they would without treatment. The time it takes to heal an ankle sprain varies, but results can often be achieved in 2 to 8 weeks. Your physical therapist will work with you to design a specific treatment program that meets your needs and goals. Your physical therapist will work with you to: Reduce Pain and Swelling. You will learn how to avoid or modify your daily and sports activities to allow healing to begin. Your physical therapist may use different types of treatments and technologies to control and reduce your pain and swelling, including ice, heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, taping, specific exercises, and hands-on therapy, such as specialized massage. Improve Motion. Your physical therapist will choose specific activities and treatments to help restore normal movement in the ankle. These might begin with “passive” motions that the physical therapist performs for you to gently move your ankle and foot, and progress to “active” exercises and stretches that you do yourself. Improve Strength. Ankle sprains may be related to weak, injured, or uncoordinated leg muscles. Certain exercises will aid healing at each stage of recovery; your physical therapist will choose and teach you the correct exercises and equipment to use, to steadily and safely restore your strength. These may include using cuff weights, stretch bands, and weight-lifting equipment. Improve Endurance. Regaining your muscular endurance in the ankle and leg is important after an injury. Your physical therapist will teach you exercises to improve endurance, so you can return to your normal activities. Cardio-exercise equipment may be used, such as treadmills or stationary bicycles. Improve Balance. Regaining your sense of balance is important after an injury. Your physical therapist will teach you exercises to improve your balance ability. Learn a Home Program. Your physical therapist will teach you strengthening and stretching exercises to perform at home. These exercises will be specific for your needs; if you do them as prescribed by your physical therapist, you can speed your recovery. Return to Activities. Your physical therapist will discuss activity goals with you and use them to set your work, sport, and home- life recovery goals. Your treatment program will help you reach your goals in the safest, fastest, and most effective way possible. Your physical therapist will teach you exercises, work retraining activities, and sport-specific techniques and drills to help you achieve your goals.
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CALF STRETCH - ON WALL Stand close to a wall and place your toes up on the wall with your heel on the floor. Slowly lean forward until you feel a stretch in your calf. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 3 times each on each leg.
Patient - Client Success Story
Laura did awesome! She came in with a foot/ankle injury while she was training for a half marathon. After working with Matt, she was able to improve her ankle strength and mobility. That hard work and dedication to getting better resulted in her being able to recently run the Disney half marathon without any pain! Great job, Laura!
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