Rolling your ankles is a part of hiking and there is no way you can get around it. If you end up rolling your ankle there are a few things that you can do to help minimize the damage that your ankle has taken. Leg swings are vital to help heal your ankle as well as future proof it so you take less damage when you take another ankle roll. Using resistance bands are another way to help with ankle workouts.
Key Takeaways:
- My ankles roll fairly easily, although I rarely felt pain until I sprained my ankle.
- An orthopedic surgeon recommended a stiff ankle brace and a couple of sessions of physical therapy.
- I searched YouTube for videos for some ankle exercises to add to my routine.
“Even now, a few years later, I have a bit of weakness and pain in that ankle that are particularly noticeable when I do certain stretches.”
Read more: https://www.longdistancehiker.com/hiker-ankle-exercises/
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