BOUNCE BACK FROM ANKLE INJURIES: OUR ANKLE REHAB PROGRAM

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see, they can happen at sport, a misstep off a curb, or slipping on wet ground. The good news? With the right rehab, you can be confident your ankle can regain strength and stability.

At Hartwell Physio, our Ankle Rehab Program is designed to guide you through recovery step-by-step to reduce pain, restore movement, and preventing future ankle sprains.

Our physiotherapists tailor every plan to your injury and your goals, but you can expect:

• Experienced Physio Assessment
  We look at swelling, mobility, strength, balance, and ligament integrity to understand what needs the most attention.
• Hands-On Treatment
  Techniques such as soft-tissue therapy, joint mobilisation, taping or bracing help reduce pain and improve movement early on.
• Targeted Exercise Progression
  We build from basics to high-level function, giving you exercises to do at home and in out supervised Functional Training rehab classes:
  • Range-of-motion restoration
  • Calf and ankle strength
  • Balance and proprioception
  • Plyometrics and sport-specific drills (if needed!)
• Long-Term Injury Prevention
  We identify why the injury happened and correct issues such as:
  • Muscle weakness
  • Poor foot mechanics
  • Reduced balance and neuromuscular control

This ensures you don’t just get better, you stay better.

This program is ideal for:

• Acute ankle sprains (recent injury)
• Recurrent sprains / “rolling” your ankle often
• Chronic ankle instability or pain
• Tendon irritations (e.g. peroneal issues)
• Returning to running, netball, football, basketball and more

Ankle sprains can lead to ongoing issues if not fully rehabbed appropriately, including stiffness, swelling, and repeated injury. A few weeks of structured rehab now can save years of frustration later.

If you’ve hurt your ankle or it just hasn’t felt right since the last sprain, now’s the perfect time to start. Our friendly physio team will guide you every step of the way.

Book an appointment today and bounce back with confidence! Book online or call us on 9889 3903.