Experiencing Weak Ankles? Look Out for These Signs👇

If you're new here, these are some indicators I mentioned in my last post that might suggest your ankle stability could use some attention:

• Soreness or discomfort around your ankles after sports activities (either right after or within a couple of days) ⚽️

• Your ankles feeling increasingly tired as you keep playing 😴

• Past injuries to your lower limbs that haven’t fully restored your balance and control in that leg 💪🏻

• A sense of instability or weakness in your ankles 😬

• Trouble standing on one leg without wobbling 🦵

If any of these ring true for you, try this exercise:

Toe Touches 🦶🏻

1. Stand on one leg, leaning forward slowly to put your balance to the test.

2. Keep the other leg's foot off the floor.

3. Too simple? Try reaching for different spots around your standing foot to increase the difficulty.

4. Too challenging? Start with touching your knee instead.

5. Avoid reaching too far if you find yourself needing to put your other foot down or grab something to keep from falling. Doing so might prevent your stabilising muscles from getting stronger.

   
   

Give it a go!