Hip Exercises
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Reason- Stabilizes the leg unilaterally to make sure you are able to better handle the stance phase of gait

Cues- Keep the belt line parallel with the ground while stepping down

Volume- 30x side

Reason- Strengthens the leg unilaterally while also training the hip above which can dictate how the foot/ankle moves below

Cues- Firmly plant the foot down before lunging

Volume- 3 x10

Reason- Teach the hip to better stabilize to offload the TFL which blends into the IT Band

Cues- Shift your weight from the hip to the knee lifting up your body. Slowly lower back down to the hip again.

Volume- 6x/ side

Reason- Begin to load sprained ankle

Cues- try to maintain height and minimize leaning

Volume- 2 minutes