Ankle Exercises. Do only the exercises that are checked:
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1 Ankle Exercises Begin ankle exercises as directed by your doctor or therapist. You may have some soreness while exercising. If you have more than mild discomfort, stop exercising. Apply ice to your ankle for 15 minutes after exercising. Do not apply the ice directly to the skin. Do the exercises 3 times a day. If your doctor put you in a boot, remove it to do the exercises. Call your doctor for an appointment to check your ankle in 7 to 10 days. Do only the exercises that are checked: Letter Writing Moving only your ankle and foot, write each letter of the alphabet on the floor. Keep your leg straight. Do not bend your knee or hip. The letter will start small and get larger as your ankle motion improves. Ankle Pumps Move your foot up and down as if pushing down or letting up on a gas pedal in a car. Repeat 10 times. 1
2 Ejercicios para los tobillos Comience los ejercicios para los tobillos siguiendo las instrucciones de su médico o terapeuta. Puede que sienta algo de molestia mientras se ejercita. Si siente más que una molestia ligera, deje de hacer ejercicio. Después de ejercitarse, colóquese hielo en el tobillo durante 15 minutos. No aplique el hielo directamente sobre la piel. Haga los ejercicios 3 veces al día. Si su médico le colocó una bota (férula de yeso), quítesela para hacer los ejercicios. Llame para hacer una cita con su médico para que le revise el tobillo en unos 7 a 10 días. Realice únicamente los ejercicios que están marcados: Escritura de letras Escriba cada letra del abecedario en el piso moviendo únicamente el pie y el tobillo. Mantenga la pierna estirada. No flexione la rodilla o la cadera. Las letras primero serán pequeñas y se irán haciendo más grandes conforme vaya mejorando el movimiento del tobillo. Movimientos con los tobillos Mueva el pie hacia arriba y hacia abajo como si estuviera pisando o soltando el acelerador de un automóvil. Repita 10 veces. Ankle Exercises. Spanish. 1
3 Ankle Side to Side Move your foot side to side. Repeat 10 times. Ankle Circles Make circles with your foot. Go clockwise then repeat counter clockwise. Repeat 10 times. Ankle Stretch Sit with your leg out straight. Loop a towel around the ball of your foot and pull back. Pull to feel a stretch, but not pain. Release the pressure. Hold the stretch 20 to 25 seconds and repeat this exercise 3 times a day. 2
4 Movimientos laterales de tobillo Mueva el pie de un lado al otro. Repita 10 veces. Círculos con los tobillos Forme círculos con el pie. Vaya en sentido de las manecillas del reloj y repita el movimiento en dirección contraria. Repita 10 veces. Estiramiento de tobillo Siéntese con la pierna estirada hacia adelante. Haga pasar una toalla por la planta del pie y tire hacia atrás hasta sentir que se estira, pero sin que duela. Deje de ejercer presión. Mantenga el estiramiento durante 20 a 25 segundos. Repita este ejercicio 3 veces al día. Ankle Exercises. Spanish. 2
5 Toe Curls Spread a towel on the floor in front of you. Sit on a chair with your foot flat on the towel. Curl your toes and gather the towel under the arch of your foot. Do not move your heel during this exercise. Repeat 10 times /2011 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 3
6 Flexiones de los dedos del pie Extienda una toalla en el piso delante de usted. Siéntese en una silla con el pie plano sobre la toalla. Flexione los dedos y sujete la toalla debajo del arco del pie. El tobillo no debe moverse durante este ejercicio. Repita 10 veces /2011 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Ankle Exercises. Spanish. 3
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