Strengthening my Ankle

[blastoff]

Hey everybody.

I have been suffering for a while with a weak ankle. It started when i twisted it quite a long time ago. Ever since my left ankle has been weak and given way on many seperate occasions.

It recently gave way and i think it has bruised my ankle and im sick of it.

so i was wondering:

Is there anything i can do to strengthen my ankles to stop them giving way?

Thanks in advance
Blastoff

[nsa]

Beyond the usual conditioning stuff, I found that tai chi worked wonders for my ankles and calves. The lower and slower you go in the moves, the more you strengthen and stretch the muscles.

[crhs_fusballer]

do the ankle rotations your doctor told you about when you first went in after the sprain.

[Ray Luca]

Do you tape up or wear a lace up brace before you play? You should do that.

You probably have something chronic.

Go to a pharacuitcal supply store buy a long elastic band that is used for reabiliting the ankle and flex ankle against it. Do it 2 times a day forever
Also jump rope.

[blastoff]

ok thanks everyone

[fnsandpwr]

(Didn't want to start another thread)
I was wondering what could I do-streching,exercising,etc...-that could help my ankle from healing from a severe sprain.Also, how long should I wait to play again after the swelling goes down.Thanks in advance