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Use this Strategy to Reduce Ankle Sprains, Fractures and other injuries

Use this Strategy to Reduce Ankle Sprains, Fractures and other injuries
Did you know that ankle sprains are the most common sports injury occurring today? There are two million ankle sprains occurring per year ! Isn’t that crazy??

[caption id="attachment_19713" align="alignright" width="330"]Ankle Brace and crutchesThere are two million ankle sprains occurring per year![/caption]

What we can draw from that large number is that there a lot of people suffering from ankle pain and both weak and tight muscles in their bodies . I bet you could come up with at least one person who has suffered some sort of ankle injury or Achilles tendon injury. . .

The million dollar question is how can we prevent foot and ankle injuries and long-term ankle pain? Have any idea?? If not, I’ll tell you now. . .

[tweet_dis] They key to preventing long-term foot and ankle pain is following the right program[/tweet_dis] that involves a healthy mixture of stretching and strengthening. This will allow all the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments to have the strength and range of motion needed to move optimally.

Balance training is extremely important to keep the foot and ankle strong as it strengthens all the little muscles in the feet and legs. By doing balance training a few days per week it will strengthen the smaller muscles in the body, which I call the supporting actor muscles. These supporting actor muscles are so important to keep the body strong, prevent injuries, and help the body feel amazing inside and out.

A Strategy to Strengthen Your Ankles, Reduce Sprains and Lessen Your Risk of Fractures


Outlined below is one of my favorite exercises to strengthen the foot and ankle. This exercise can be performed anywhere with minimal equipment. For this exercise do 1-2 sets of 10-12 reps on each leg.

Balance Exercises to Strengthen the Ankles


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuCWUA7yKQg

Trust me when I say this that this exercise just works! It’s so simple to do and many of my clients do this exercise in the comforts of their own home. Your body will thank you big time when you start doing this exercise at least 2-3 days per week!

Bandaged-Ankle-everglowProperly stretching the feet, ankles, and calf muscles is essential to improve the flexibility and range of motion in the lower leg. Healthy range of motion will enable the foot and ankle to move optimally without joint restrictions. After an person suffers from a foot or ankle injury , the flexibility and mobility is compromised, there might be scar tissue, inflammation and , for some people, pain .

Outlined below is one of my favorite stretches that you can do to properly stretch the feet, ankles, and calf muscles. To do this exercise you will only need a stretch band. I recommend performing 2-3 sets for 10-12 reps on each leg. The first set will get the cobwebs off and the remaining two sets are where you will receive all the benefits!

A Stretch to Relieve Tight Calf Muscles


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF49mg5C-1g

Go Forth and Implement this Ankle Strategy and be AWESOME!


By properly performing both exercises 2-3 days per week with correct technique and posture you will greatly improve the strength and range of motion in your feet and ankles. Always remember to listen to your body and allow at least one day per week for rest and recovery.

I hope you found this post informative and educational.

Happy Training!

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Ryan Krane - Fitness Expert - Head shot Author Bio:


Ryan Krane is a fitness entrepreneur specializing in corrective exercise. He is the creator of The Krane Training Method™ and the founder of the Get My Body Better online series, which includes "Get My Ankle Better". His exercise programs help people eliminate their pain through exercise and build a rock solid foundation inside their bodies so they won't crack and can continue living their live to the fullest. His passion in life is to help chronic pain sufferers address and eliminate recurring body aches through expert-designed flexibility, posture, and strength training. The Krane Training Method™, through years of experience to enable individuals to successfully Move Better, Feel Better, and Live Better. The Krane Training Method™ is custom tailored to fit clients' needs and lifestyles, making it to one of the most accommodating corrective exercise programs available to relieve pain and improve quality of life!

Ryan has his Master's Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Rehabilitation Sciences and has been featured on ABC, NBC News Radio, Prevention and Women’s Health and the homepage of Yahoo.

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