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Ankle Inversion (Strength)
Follow the step-by-step instructions for this exercise.
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Quadriceps Stretch (Flexibility)
Follow these step-by-step instructions for a quadriceps stretch.
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Fiberglass Splint Care
It will take up to 2 hours for your fiberglass splint to fully harden. Don't put any pressure on it during that time or it may break. Here are instructions to care for your splint at home.
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Sprained Ankles Need Attention
When you sprain an ankle, one or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn.
