EXERCISES WITH DUAL BOARD
The following exercises are examples only; the program of exercises
to be performed must be prescribed by the doctor or physiotherapist.
Exercise 2.1: Strengthening the knee and foot muscles (fig. G–I)
Position the large rehabilitation board so that you can perform bending and
stretching movements (forwards and backwards). Stand on the board with bare
feet at first and try to adopt a correct position. Correct any wrong positions and
postures (e.g. fallen arches) by tensing the muscles and pressing the feet against
the board to avoid slipping (this is made easier by the ribbing). The heel and
big toe must have good contact with the board. Perform the movements by
putting some weight on the injured ankle. The board must turn around on its axis,
as far as permitted by the ankle’s mobility, WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY PAIN
(the edges do not need to the touch the floor).
Exercise 2.2: Side stabilisation (fig. K–M)
Position the large rehabilitation board so that you can perform inversion and
eversion movements (to the side). Stand on the board with bare feet and try to
adopt a correct position; the heel and big toe must have good contact with the
board. Perform the movements by putting some weight on the injured ankle.
The board must turn around on its axis, as far as permitted by the ankle’s mobility,
WITHOUT EXPERIENCING ANY PAIN (the edges do not need to the touch the floor).
Exercise 2.3: Strengthening the ankles (fig. N–P)
Stand on the board with both feet. The toes are positioned along the centre axis
of the board. Now raise the heels so that you are standing on your tip toes.
Keep your balance.
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