Ankle Circles

Stand tall and shift your weight onto one leg, then lift the other foot slightly off the floor and make slow full circles with the ankle clockwise and counterclockwise. Switch sides and repeat with the other ankle.

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How to do the Ankle Circles

Stand tall and shift your weight onto one leg.
Then lift the other foot slightly off the floor and make slow full circles with the ankle clockwise and counterclockwise. Switch sides and repeat with the other ankle.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Calves, Knees.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Ankle Sprain, Plantar Fasciitis.

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