4 Simple Exercises That Restore Ankle Strength Faster Than Balance Exercises After 65

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Your ankles are the unsung heroes of every step you take, but after 65, they start losing the strength and stability that kept you confident on your feet for decades. Most people assume balance exercises are the answer, but there’s a better approach that targets the specific muscles and mechanisms your ankles actually need.

The loss of ankle function typically stems from two main culprits: simple disuse and poorly rehabbed old injuries. When you sit too much and don’t walk, jog, or jump enough, your ankle muscles weaken from lack of stimulation. Add in decades of ankle sprains, strains, and breaks that never got proper rehab, and you’ve got a recipe for compensatory movement patterns that make things worse over time. These four exercises can help you rebuild that strength without fancy equipment or a gym membership.