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Weak Ankles

  • 09-06-2006 8:26am
    #1
    JD2000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭


    I damaged my right ankle a couple of years slipped in a pot hole running cross country nothing too serious, did nothing for a few weeks and it was fine. However now when I run my ankles give me pain unless I wear ankle supports which is what I always do I know that is is probably doing more harm than good and now my ankles are fairly weak, has anyone any suggestions on how to strengthen them so I can run without the supports.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    peterk19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭peterk19


    I had a similar experience and it ended up twisting randomly when i was using it i bought a balance board a few months ago and use it for a few minutes a day randomly, the the muscles have gtten a lot stronger and i feel a lot more confident using it now im even considering going back jogging soon

    if you live near by your more than welcome to try it out and see if you think it would benefit you
    Pete


  • #3
    JD2000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭JD2000


    Thanks for the offer but im in Cork......where did you buy the board it might be worth a shot.....thanks for the help


  • #4
    peterk19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭peterk19


    i bought it in one of the adventure store in dublin city centre they are widely available online but they are pretty expensive

    do a google for indo board that the model i got they are aimed at surfers and skate boards but they do a great job for building up the ankles, be careful till you get used to it you will need someone to hold you tll you get used to it they can be very dangerous it only takes a couple of hours to get used to it though


  • #5
    JD2000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭JD2000


    Thats great thanks for your help


  • #6
    Rogueish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 781 ✭✭✭Rogueish


    JD

    Those indo boards are VERY expensive for what you are getting. You can get a balance cushion for €35 that does the exact same thing (it doesn't look as good though). A wobble board is pretty much the exact same thing except not as expensive and without the designs on it.

    Which ever you go for this is the rehab protocol to progress the ankle strength and proprioception.
    http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/ankle/wobble_board.htm
    Then try to do it with your eyes closed.

    There are a couple of suppliers of balance cushions and wobble boards that will deliver. PM me if you want their contact details


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