Nerve entrapment behind inner ankle knuckle – Step 2

Rehabilitation starts with the exercises in Step 1. When the exercises can be performed without pain, rehabilitation starts on the next step.

How often and for how long should I train? Training frequency and duration are individual. Start with about 3 repetitions per workout. exercise and at least 3 times a week. Slowly increase the number of repetitions and load without exceeding the pain threshold

Do I have to do the whole program every time? No, you can divide the exercises into different days. The most important thing is to exercise regularly and gradually increase the intensity

Instruction

Read the full instruction for rehabilitation here

The time in minutes indicates the time distribution between stretching, balance and strength if you train for one hour.
Whether you train for one hour or 10 minutes, for example, is adapted to your starting point – and can be increased over time.

Condition

Unlimited: Cycling, swimming, walking.

Stretching

15 minutes of each training session

Stand with your arms resting against a wall and your working leg stretched out behind you so that you feel a stretch in your calf muscle. Slowly bend the knee of your working leg so that you feel an increasing stretch in your calf muscle. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

An exercise band is attached to a heavy chair leg. Sit on the floor with your leg stretched out, with the outside of your training foot aligned with the leg of the chair. Loop the exercise band around the front of your foot (on the inside). Slowly turn your foot inwards towards your other foot so that the band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds and move slowly the foot back to the starting position. Do not rotate the knee.

Stand on your left leg. Bend your right knee and grasp the little toe side of your right foot with your left hand. Slowly pull upwards so that the ankle is stretched as far as possible and the heel moves towards your buttock, bringing the foot behind your good leg so that you feel a gradual stretch along the outside of your shin. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise, alternating between your right and left legs.

Stand with a small spiked ball under your foot and run the ball around under the sole of your foot while pressing your foot against the ball.

Sit on a chair and place the ankle of your injured leg over the opposite knee. Hold the ankle with one hand, whilst using the other hand to slowly bend your toes upwards (you may feel a stretch under your foot). Hold the stretch for at least 10 seconds. Then bend your toes downwards as far as possible and hold the stretch for 10 seconds.

Kneel down and rest on your toes. Lower your bottom so that it presses against your lower leg, bending your toes as far as possible. Hold the position for at least 10 seconds. Lift your bottom and return to the starting position.

Lie on your back on the floor with your lower leg resting on a stool or chair. Let your foot hang freely. Move your foot up and down and from side to side.

Coordination

5 minutes of each training session

Balance on two feet on the balance board. To begin with, use your hand to support yourself against the wall. Later, balance on one foot without support. Try holding it later balance with your eyes closed.

Stand on your toes with knees bent. Put your weight on the tips of your toes and keep your balance. Initially, support yourself with one hand against the wall.

Strength

40 minutes of each training session

Sit on the floor with your leg stretched out. Place an exercise band around the ball of your foot (the sole of your foot) and hold the band in your hand. Slowly stretch your foot so that the band tightens. Hold the stretch for a few seconds and slowly return your foot to the starting position.

En træningselastik fæstes til et tungt stolben. Sid på gulvet med strakt ben med ansigt mod træningselastikken. Træningselastikken føres rundt om forfoden (fodryg). Bøj langsomt foden opad så elastikken strammes. Hold spændingen i få sekunder og før langsomt foden tilbage til udgangsposition.

An exercise band is attached to a heavy chair leg. Sit on the floor with your leg stretched out, with the inside of your training foot against the leg of a chair. Loop the exercise band around the front of your foot (on the outside). Slowly turn your foot out to the side so that the band tightens. Hold the stretch for a few seconds and slowly return your foot to the starting position. Do not rotate the knee.

An exercise band is attached to a heavy chair leg. Sit on the floor with your leg stretched out, with the outside of your training foot aligned with the leg of the chair. Loop the exercise band around the front of your foot (on the inside). Slowly turn your foot inwards towards your other foot so that the band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds and move slowly the foot back to the starting position. Do not rotate the knee.

Stand on the balls of both feet on a stair step with your heels hanging off the edge. Slowly rise up onto your toes, keeping your weight on your healthy leg. Slowly lower yourself onto your injured leg as far as you can, until you feel a stretch in your calf muscle. Use your good leg to rise back up onto your toes. If necessary, support yourself with one hand on the wall. Perform the exercise alternately with the knee straight and bent. You can increase the load by wearing a backpack and gradually adding weight to it.

Sit or stand with your bare feet on a tea towel. Pull the tea towel together with your toes.

Step onto a stool (or a step). Step back down. Alternate stepping up and down, first with your right leg and then your left. You can increase the intensity by putting on a rucksack and gradually adding more weight to it.

Lie on your back with your legs stretched out. Place the elastic band around your feet. Slowly rotate your feet outwards as far as possible. Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly bring your legs back together.

Lie on your back with your legs stretched out. Cross your lower legs. Tie an exercise band around the foot of the working leg. Place the sole of the other foot on the exercise band, right next to the foot of the working leg, which is turned as far away from the other foot as possible, so that the lateral ligaments and the exercise band are stretched to their maximum. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly bring your feet back together.