Poor posture in a golf stance can not only ruin your swing but can also increase risk of injury. Many postural issues are caused by weakness and tightness in muscles throughout the body.
We see patients with ankle sprains all the time at Camelback Sports Therapy. A sprain can happen in many different situations and ranges greatly in the severity of the sprain. It is difficult to heal fully from an ankle sprain because it often gets re-injured easily even just by walking. Here are three simple ways to help prevent ankle sprains.
One leg stand
Increasing balance and strength is important in preventing ankle sprains. Stand on one foot, balancing as well as you can. If you need, have a something nearby to stabilize yourself, but try to do it without any help. Do this on both sides for (how much time?) 30 seconds up to a minute
Calf Raises
Strong calves help increase stability and help protect your ankles. All you need for this workout is a raised floor. Put your toes on the stair and let your heals hang off the edge of the stair. Now raise yourself up to your tip-toes. Slowly lower yourself down to the resting position. Repeat this process 10 times, rest and do 2 more sets.
Stretch
Stretching your calves helps prevent ankle injuries. Here is a simple calf stretch that can be done anywhere. Take a step forward so your feet are apart. Bend at the knees, leaning forward. With your back foot, put the weight to the ball of your foot, feeling a stretch in your calf. Do this for 30 seconds on each side.
Don’t let an ankle injury bring you down. If you have any aches or pains, or questions about any exercise, make sure to contact us so we can help you Stay in the Game!
We see patients with ankle sprains all the time at Camelback Sports Therapy. A sprain can happen in many different situations and ranges greatly in the severity of the sprain. It is difficult to heal fully from an ankle sprain because it often gets re-injured easily even just by walking. Here are three simple ways to help prevent ankle sprains.
One leg stand
Increasing balance and strength is important in preventing ankle sprains. Stand on one foot, balancing as well as you can. If you need, have a something nearby to stabilize yourself, but try to do it without any help. Do this on both sides for (how much time?) 30 seconds up to a minute
Calf Raises
Strong calves help increase stability and help protect your ankles. All you need for this workout is a raised floor. Put your toes on the stair and let your heals hang off the edge of the stair. Now raise yourself up to your tip-toes. Slowly lower yourself down to the resting position. Repeat this process 10 times, rest and do 2 more sets.
Stretch
Stretching your calves helps prevent ankle injuries. Here is a simple calf stretch that can be done anywhere. Take a step forward so your feet are apart. Bend at the knees, leaning forward. With your back foot, put the weight to the ball of your foot, feeling a stretch in your calf. Do this for 30 seconds on each side.
Don’t let an ankle injury bring you down. If you have any aches or pains, or questions about any exercise, make sure to contact us so we can help you Stay in the Game!
If you want to see improvement in your golf posture, give us a call at 602-808-8989 or visit our website at www.camelbackst.com.
