Proprioceptive / Balance Training
for Sprains
Balance and proprioceptive training is the most important component of sprain rehabilitation — the neuromuscular deficit left after ligament injury is the primary cause of re-sprain.
How it works
Ligament injury damages mechanoreceptors that provide joint position sense. Progressive balance exercises on unstable surfaces (wobble board, foam pad) restore neuromuscular ankle stability.
What to watch for
Proprioceptive training should progress from double-leg to single-leg, eyes open to eyes closed, stable to unstable surfaces. BOSU balls, wobble boards, and foam pads are useful tools.
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