44K views · 172 reactions | Self ankle mobilization for ankle sprain recovery. Teach your patient a combination of the right pressure and posterior/inferior glide of the lateral malleolus to make the inversion stress test plus overpressure pain free. Have them repeated it throughout the day so loading remains non threatening. | Modern Manual Therapy | Facebook

Ankle dorsiflexion self-mobilization Start in a half-kneeling position with the ankle you are targeting in front. Place one hand on top of your foot and use your other hand to hold your heel. Move your weight forwards to bring your knee over your toes and at the same time gently press your foot and heel downwards. Return towards the starting position and repeat. The core benefit of self-mobilization is restoring proper joint mechanics within the talocrural joint (the main ankle joint), which is