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<blockquote data-quote="toonertoo" data-source="post: 706740" data-attributes="member: 1944"><p>Matthew, all (mostly) good replies. My first few years of driving I broke or sprained my ankles four times, all with loss of time. </p><p>After the fourth time of rehab, I insisted on doing something that truly helped. I mowed my lawn...got used to walking on the kind of terrain we do, instead of the smooth surface, etc that is used in rehab. Then I got water therapy. It was the best thing I ever did. You start out in water up to your neck where it takes the stress off the ankle, (75% of your weight) and allows you to move the injured muscles, thereby strengthening them. Then you move to waist deep, then thigh deep, etc. Also sitting on the edge of a pool, hot tub, dock, whatever and write the alphabet with your foot. Sounds silly but you can feel it. After water therapy, I have not injured an ankle in 12 yrs. Yes Ive hit an uneven surface, but it doesnt automatically snap, as the muscles are strong like they should be. </p><p>Give it a try, it is the best way.</p><p>Years later, I have arthritis in them and low pressure days are almost unbearable, but they do not break.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toonertoo, post: 706740, member: 1944"] Matthew, all (mostly) good replies. My first few years of driving I broke or sprained my ankles four times, all with loss of time. After the fourth time of rehab, I insisted on doing something that truly helped. I mowed my lawn...got used to walking on the kind of terrain we do, instead of the smooth surface, etc that is used in rehab. Then I got water therapy. It was the best thing I ever did. You start out in water up to your neck where it takes the stress off the ankle, (75% of your weight) and allows you to move the injured muscles, thereby strengthening them. Then you move to waist deep, then thigh deep, etc. Also sitting on the edge of a pool, hot tub, dock, whatever and write the alphabet with your foot. Sounds silly but you can feel it. After water therapy, I have not injured an ankle in 12 yrs. Yes Ive hit an uneven surface, but it doesnt automatically snap, as the muscles are strong like they should be. Give it a try, it is the best way. Years later, I have arthritis in them and low pressure days are almost unbearable, but they do not break. [/QUOTE]
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