Ankle Rehab – Single Leg Balance Reach Exercises

In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating single leg balance reach exercises (anteriorly, posteriorly, laterally and rotational).  The movement directions are focused in the directions which dont look to place stress on the planted foot that may encourage inversion.  This has been prescribed early on in the rehab program for the individual and they have been advised to self select the range of motion (reach distance) based on comfort.  The aim will be look to increase repetitions and range as one progresses through the rehab program.

This blog post was written by osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy. Principle Four Osteopathy is one of Melbourne City CBD leading Osteopathy clinics. At the clinic we treat a wide range of clients, ranging from the office worker, exercise enthusiast to athlete. We have 3 experienced osteopaths working across both of the clinics. The Melbourne City CBD clinic is located at 29 Somerset Place (basement), close to the corner of Elizabeth St and Little Bourke in the Melbourne City CBD. Our premises adjoin the Jon Weller Personal Training Studio, a fully-equipped training space which allows clients to combine their osteopathy treatment with exercise tutorials or specific training programs and rehabilitation. The Docklands clinic is located at 717 Bourke St (Ground Floor), beneath the Channel 9 building near the walkway from Southern Cross Train Station to Etihad Stadium. Our premises adjoin Pilates on Bourke, a fully-equipped pilates and yoga training space which allows clients to combine their osteopathy treatment with exercise tutorials, pilates or specific training programs and rehabilitation. To speak to an Osteopath or book an appointment at Principle Four Osteopathy, please book online or call 03 9670 9290.