Stand on one leg and take support from a sturdy object next to you.
Lean forward slightly.
When ready, start swinging your non-standing leg from side to side in front of your standing leg.
Keep your leg relaxed and body straight throughout this movement.
Maintain your balance.
This exercise is part of the Strengthen your ankle exercise programme. When fully utilised, this exercise programme is proven to be effective in reducing the risk of new ankle injuries (2Bfit study and ‘Ankles back in Control’, Amsterdam UMC). Strengthen your ankle was developed by Amsterdam UMC, NVFS and VeiligheidNL.
