crack climbing->trail running=rolled ankles

[downey]

Does anyone know any ankle exercise to help stabilize my ankles while running?

 

I've done a particularly large amount of crack climbing this year (for me). I'm no doc but I think that may be a contributing factor to my recent sprained ankles while trail running.

 

any other thoughts on the subject are appreciated as well.

thanks

[jordansahls]

Assuming that you are past the RICE phase you should start working on general strength and proprioception exercises (balance). Really, you should go see a PT. If that fails and you want to take the chance doing rehab on your own you could try some of the exercises on this site:

 

http://www.mckinley.illinois.edu/handouts/anklesprain/anklesprain.html

 

 

[genepires]

solid info on that link

 

I have also heard of drawing the alphabet with the foot. (keeping the legs still, trace out the letters of the alphabet with toes)

[downey]

thanks for the advice