Ankle Problems

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I have been having a problem while doing forms....most nights while I'm doing forms, about halfway through practice, I get a shooting pain in my ankle. I can't put much weight on it and it usually forces me to stop for a minute. After I roll it around and stretch it out a bit, it is usually better, but sometimes comes back.

Does anyone have any experience with this or any suggestions?

 

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a) roll it around and stretch it before each workout.

b) work on some ankle-strengthening exercises such as,

- stand on a step so heels can sink lower than ball of the foot; do calf raises

- alternate between rocking back to balance on heels, rocking forward to balance on balls of your feet

- alternate between standing on outside edge of feet, inside edge of feet.

Also, you might want to work these loosening up/stretching/strengthening into your daily routine.

It is better to strengthen in advance than to rehab an injury!