125. Ankle Sprain Tips to Get Back to Running Faster with Dr. Duane Scotti

May 26, 2022

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Get back to running faster after a sprained ankle! Ankle sprains are one of the most common traumatic injuries runners face and could potentially wreak havoc on your training whether you are trying to get out there a couple of times a week for some mental clearing miles or have a big goal half marathon or marathon coming up.

Dr. Duane Scotti will provide you the critical steps in ankle sprain recovery and prevention so you can get back on the pavement or trail doing what you love faster! He will share with you the specific exercises you need to do after a sprained ankle and the most commonly overlooked part in getting back to running during rehab. He will also share with you the key ingredient to add into your recovery before you start to get back to faster running!

Whether this is your first ankle sprain or 6th, implementing these tips will help prevent the next one because preventative medicine is the best medicine!

In this episode, you are going to learn about:

How to treat a sprained ankle
How to test if you have full ankle mobility
Best exercises to improve your ankle mobility
When do you need to get physical therapy after a sprained ankle
Best ankle strengthening exercises after sprained ankle
How to return to running after a sprained ankle
Best run specific exercises
Prevention tips for ankle sprains running

Related Resources:

SPARK Blueprint: 5 Tips To Run Stronger & Healthier

https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/blueprint

Exercises Mentioned in this Episode:

Ankle Self Mobility Exercise: https://youtu.be/2_5ekAOjQV4

Achilles Strengthening Progression: https://youtu.be/hy01tA-hJhc

Running Level 1 Jump Program: https://youtu.be/Woeuf17JQBM

Zig zag jumps | Single Leg Cross Hops: https://youtu.be/h1zUUDbgjNU

5 Simple Mini Band [Must Do] Exercises for Running: https://youtu.be/1uniMWm9fTA

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