1Ankle Eversion
- Secure the resistance band around the affected foot and loop it around the unaffected limb to anchor.
- With a straight knee, move the ankle so the toes are coming outwards away from the body.
- Slowly return to the start position.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.
2Heel Raise [Mid Range]
- Stand with the heels coming off the edge of the step/ledge.
- With straight knees maintain the heels in a mid range position.
- It should feel as though the weight is in the balls of the foot, activating the calf muscle.
- Keep the heel in a neutral position without inward/outward rotation.
- Maintain for the duration as per Physiotherapist guidelines.
- Ensure there is something stable to maintain balance.
Complete as warm-up prior to run + as pain relief as needed
3Heel Raise
- Stand facing a wall or supportive surface and place your fingers on the surface for support if needed.
- Ensure your feet are hip distance apart and toes facing forward.
- Push up onto the balls of your feet by lifting the heels from the ground.
- Slowly lower yourself to the ground.
4Ankle Dorsiflexion [Knee to Wall]
- Stand next to a wall and place one foot in front of the other, its best to start closer to the wall approx. 5cm away.
- Whilst keeping your foot flat on the ground bend the knee with the aim of touching the wall.
- If you can touch the wall, move the foot back a centimetre each time until you find it difficult to reach the wall and feel a light stretch.
- Repeat/perform the exercise as instructed by your therapist as there is a few variations.
- Holding the stretch for 30 seconds up to a minute can be of benefit for people with stiffness in their ankle.
5Side Plank [Full]
- Come into side lying with the elbow underneath the shoulder.
- Straighten the legs and position the feet on top of each other.
- Press through the border of each foot and the elbow as you lift the hips away from the floor.
- Ensure you keep the pelvis stacked.
6Heel Raise [Soleus]
- Stand with your hand on a wall or a sturdy object for balance.
- Bend both knees to 45°.
- Lift both heels off the ground, trying to keep your knees at the 45° angle.
- Slowly lower back down.
- Repeat as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.
Build to 20 reps