Ankle ABC’s
Exercise Overview
The ankle abc’s is an ankle sprain rehabilitation exercise that targets all of the muscles of the shin, calf, and ankle. Start by sitting on a cushioned surface with your target leg straight out in front of you. From here move your foot as to draw out each of the letters of the alphabet. To make this exercise more effective, create the largest motions possible while drawing out each letter. You can vary from set by set by doing the alphabet in capitals, lower case, or even backwards.
Muscles Involved
CalfgastrocnemiussoleusTibial PosteriorTibialis AnteriorPeronealsperoneus longus / fibularis longusperoneus brevis / fibularis brevisperoneus tertius / fibularis tertius
Related Conditions
Inversion Ankle SprainEversion Ankle SprainChronic Ankle SprainAchilles Tendinopathy / Achilles Tear / Achilles TendinitisCalf Strain