The ankle consists of many ligaments that connect the bones. These ligaments support the bony structure of the ankle and include the articula

When all five phases are completed, the male soccer player may return to practice. Before returning to competitive soccer, it is important to make sure the athlete is pain free during motion and there is no swelling in the ankle. Full range of motion and strength should be regained and the athlete should be able to run, jump, and making cutting movements as well as before the injury.

4. The goal of phase four is to restore 90% range of motion, power, endurance, speed, and agility. Phase four should last about one week. The same modalities used in phase three may be used in phase four. Exercise in phase four should include Achilles tendon stretching using a slant board for 30 seconds in each foot position two or three times a day, toe raises using a slant board for 10 repetitions two or three times a day. A resistance ankle device can be used to strengthen the anterior, lateral, and medial muscles. The athlete should start with 2 pounds of resistance and work up to 10 pounds. This should be dong two to tree times a day. The wobble board should be used to regain ankle proprioception. A walk/jog routine may also be helpful as long as the athlete remains injury free. The athlete should walk and jog for the same distance alternating speed. The athlete should then progress from walking in a lazy S to running full speed. When the athlete is able to do this, he should start running the Z pattern. When the athlete can run Z cuts as fast as possible and is able to jump in the air on the injured leg 10 times without pain, phase five can begin.

5. In phase five the athlete should be symptom free and have full range of motion. The ankle should be protected be tape or a splint. The athlete may then return to practice. Strengthening and range of motion exercises should continue.

3. The goal phase three is to restore 50% pain-free movement and restore strength in the ankle. This phase varies in length depending on the athlete and the injury. In phase three, the athlete should be able to walk without a limp and crutches are no longer needed. In phase three, ice packs (5-15 minutes), ice massages (7 minutes, t

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