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Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles

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This exercise is designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles by using range of motion. Before beginning the exercise, read through all the instructions. While exercising, breathe normally. If you feel any pain, stop the exercise. If pain continues, tell your healthcare provider.

  • Sit straight-legged on the floor or other firm surface.

  • Resting your ______ calf on a rolled-up towel, use your foot to draw circles in both directions. Or leading with your big toe, write the letters of the alphabet in the air.

  • Continue for ______ seconds. Do ______ times a day.

    Foot with ghosted-in positions showing foot rotating.

Online Medical Reviewer: Melinda Murray Ratini DO

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD

Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2022

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