Ankle injury - ongoing for almost 2 years

[anka_nikoleta]

Dear Dan,

What kind of exercises were you given in the physio sessions you attended?

You do not have any cartilage damage taking in consideration the MRI results, therefore that is good news. Did they recommend physiotherapy following your MRI results or did they suggest any alternative to this?

Usually if they recommended physio then the best thing would be to have an assessment so that any biomechanical fault can be assessed and designed a tailored exercise program.

I would recommend as first to work on your hip control ( glutes activation- exercises such as clamshell, bridge exercise) and progressive ankle stretching-strengthening-stability -proprioception exercises.

Do not exercise against pain and my best advise would be to see a physio for an assessment and have clear direction on what to focus exactly.

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Dear Dan,

What kind of exercises were you given in the physio sessions you attended?

You do not have any cartilage damage taking in consideration the MRI results, therefore that is good news. Did they recommend physiotherapy following your MRI results or did they suggest any alternative to this?

Usually if they recommended physio then the best thing would be to have an assessment so that any biomechanical fault can be assessed and designed a tailored exercise program.

I would recommend as first to work on your hip control ( glutes activation- exercises such as clamshell, bridge exercise) and progressive ankle stretching-strengthening-stability -proprioception exercises.

Do not exercise against pain and my best advise would be to see a physio for an assessment and have clear direction on what to focus exactly.

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Dear Dan,

What kind of exercises were you given in the physio sessions you attended?

You do not have any cartilage damage taking in consideration the MRI results, therefore that is good news. Did they recommend physiotherapy following your MRI results or did they suggest any alternative to this?

Usually if they recommended physio then the best thing would be to have an assessment so that any biomechanical fault can be assessed and designed a tailored exercise program.

I would recommend as first to work on your hip control ( glutes activation- exercises such as clamshell, bridge exercise) and progressive ankle stretching-strengthening-stability -proprioception exercises.

Do not exercise against pain and my best advise would be to see a physio for an assessment and have clear direction on what to focus exactly.

[Weismayr42]

Hello Anka

Thank you for your reply. I haven't been given any exercises so far unfortunately. After I had the MRI scan, I was told I would have to book in for a session to recommend physiotherapy, however my booked sessions were cancelled by the physio, so as yet I have not been given any exercises.

Would the hip control exercises that you suggest help with the hip/back problems which I'm also experiencing?

In addition, would exercises on a rowing machine or bike machine be a problem? I thought these might be okay, since there isn't too much pressure on the ankles with these exercises. I just need some cardio which I can do.

Many thanks again
Dan