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07 May 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Ankle Sprain- Swelling

In this post we’re going to show you a taping application to decrease pain and swelling in the ankle. It is best used during the first 1-7 days post injury (aka the acute phase) and is great to use following an ankle sprain or rolled ankle. For [...]

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29 December 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Stretching pt 8- Shin/Outer Ankle

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the front of the shin [...]

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15 December 2010 ~ 3 Comments

Mobilization- Ankle

This post is a continuation from yesterdays installment on stretching out the calf. While performing the stretches, you may have felt pressure/pain in the joint itself versus a pull in the muscle. This can be caused by a tight ankle joint where the motion is restricted there versus up in the muscles and tendons. This [...]

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