How to improve ankle mobility or ankle stiffness after injury

Ankle mobility issues can occur after an ankle injury, such as rolling your ankle or being immobilized in a boot. The result is reduced dorsiflexion range of motion which affects your ability to walk up stairs, squat, run and jump. Without proper treatment and restoration of range of motion, you may experience compensations at other joints and soft tissues which can lead to other injuries.

How to Address Ankle Joint Stiffness

The good news is that ankles can recover from injury and restore their range of motion with the right treatment plan. Physical therapy is key for addressing ankle joint stiffness as it targets the underlying causes of the problem. A physical therapist can assess the ankle area and develop a tailored program for restoring ankle strength, flexibility, and mobility. This might include ankle exercises and other leg movements such as calf stretching, wall slides, ankle circles and balance activities on one leg. It may also be advisable to use other treatments such as, strapping, elevation, heat or ice on the affected area to reduce pain and improve circulation. 

The Role of Manual Therapy

In addition to exercise-based therapy, manual therapy techniques also play a role in improving ankle mobility after an injury. Manual therapy includes hands-on techniques applied by a physical therapist in order to reduce tension in muscles or joints that are causing pain or limited range of motion.

Techniques like joint mobilization and manipulation, myofascial release (massage) or instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) can all help improve mobility in the ankle joint when used together with exercise-based approaches to physical therapy.  

Helping speed up your recovery with TarsoPro™

TarsoPro™ is a portable, lightweight and simplistic exercise device to help to improve ankle stiffness and ankle mobility. It can be used at home, at the clinic or in the gym. TarsoPro™ is easy to use and only takes 5 minutes of exercising to help restore ankle mobility and reduce ankle stiffness. Daily use will reduce your injury risk to your ankles, knees and low back.  The device is designed for use on either side of your ankle—and is easily portable so you can take it wherever your recovery takes you. The small and lightweight features of TarsoPro™ also makes it easy to store.

 Conclusion

It’s important to address ankle joint stiffness quickly after an injury so that you don’t experience any long-term impairments. With the right combination of physical therapy exercises and manual therapy techniques from a qualified physical therapist, you can restore full range of motion in your ankles following an injury and get back to enjoying all your favourite activities without pain or limitation! If you have experienced an ankle injury recently, contact us today for more information about how we can help you regain mobility in your ankles or check out TarsoPro™ online.

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