Gentle Ankle Range of Motion
Keeps the ankle moving comfortably to restore gentle motion.
What it helps
Eases motion back into the ankle so it stays supple, within the limits your surgeon sets.
How to do it
- Seated, slowly point your foot down and bring it back toward neutral.
- Gently move the foot side to side.
Tips
- Stay within a comfortable, pain-free range — avoid forcing the foot.
- Your care team can guide how much ankle motion is right for your recovery.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10, as directed.
Where this appears in recovery
Gentle Ankle Range of Motion is part of 22 recovery programs, typically in the phase 2 and phase 1 stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening exercise guide
- Fifth Metatarsal Fracture ORIF exercise guide
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction exercise guide
- Ankle ORIF (Bimalleolar) exercise guide
- Calcaneus Fracture ORIF exercise guide
- Achilles Tendon Repair exercise guide
- Flexor Tendon Repair (Leg) exercise guide
- Brostrom Procedure (Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction) exercise guide
- Total Ankle Arthroplasty exercise guide
- Gastrocnemius Recession exercise guide
- Ankle Pain exercise guide
- Ankle Pain exercise guide
- …and 10 more
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.