How To Stretch Your Ankle?

The ankles are one of the most commonly injured joints of the body in the various dance forms and sports like ballet,salsa and karate.To prevent these injuries,strengthening,proper warm up and cool down including stretching before and after practicing the dance or sport is essential.The calf and Achilles tendon tightness can increase the chances of injury during the workout or event.Stretches improve the range of motion,flexibility and stability at the ankle.Stretches can be done actively or passively,static or dynamically.
*In long sitting position on the flat surface,keep the towels on your toes and both ends of the towel in your hands.Now pull the toes towards you with the help of towel.
*Stand on the toes,on a heighten position like a step or stair,keeping body straight go up and down.Don't bend the knees.
*In sitting position,rotate your ankle in the circular and anti-circular manner.
*In standing or sitting position,try to make alphabets and figures.
Ankle stretches can also be done during the active recovery from ankle sprains and other ankle injuries.