It may be very surprising to hear that the knees and ankles are closely related, but the simple fact is that a sprained ankle can lead to a serious knee injury or pain down the line… It may sound somewhat shocking that an injury that seems somewhat tame ( a sprained ankle ), can lead to a much more serious injury (an ACL or MCL tear in the knee), but let me explain how…
By the way… it is NOT a necessary result that your knees be at risk after a sprained ankle. This is simply a consequence of NOT adequately rehabilitating the ankle after an injury. If the ankle stays weak, unstable with a poor range of motion, you will be putting the knees at risk and that can be far more serious than the sprained ankle itself.
Okay, so let’s say you have a sprained ankle… what happens next? Well, you either rehab your ankle FULLY or you simply rest, ice and wait for the ankle to try and heal itself. As you may guess, letting the ankle try to heal itself does NOT work out so well…
If you try to wait it out and do NOT use rehab, you will end up with a chronically weak ankle that needs full ankle support (braces, etc.) and yet may still continued to get re-injured (aka, Stephen Curry). And the ankle will remain weak, unstable and have very limited range of motion that not only lowers overall performance, but could also lead to major knee injuries (aka, Derrick Rose). So, let’s get into how the ankle directly relates to the knee…
So, let’s get into the why… After a sprained ankle, there is a great deal of damage to the ligaments. They weaken a lot and stiffen up tremendously. While rest is an important component of any healing process, too much rest can lead to stiffness and weakness in the ankle joint for life! In other words, the ligaments never fully regain their natural strength or stability.
Several new studies in people and animals suggest that a single sprained ankle can alter how well and often you move for LIFE. In one study, students with chronic ankle instability moved significantly less than the other students, taking about 2,000 fewer steps on average each day.
– Don’t Just Walk Off a Sprain, Gretchen Reynolds, The New York Times, September 9, 2015
Now, if the ankle stays stiff and weak, it is critical to understand the following point: The ankle is a very MOBILE joint. It HAS to be mobile.
After a sprained ankle, it becomes much less mobile if you do NOT heal it properly. And of course, since your ankle is weak and unstable, you see everyone getting their ankles taped, wearing braces, etc…
Now, the next joint up the chain of the body is the knee. Please, understand the following point: The knee is a STABLE joint. That means it is NOT supposed to move.
AND HERE IS THE BIGGIE: If the ankle cannot move properly, the knee WILL move instead. And that is bad… very bad. The ACL or MCL will most likely tear.
So, all these ankle braces and tape and wraps, etc. which are supposed to protect the ankle (by immobilizing it) just expose the knee to serious injury.
And even without ankle braces, a stiff, unstable, weak ankle will be much less mobile, which means the knee will have to compensate and can tear without a lot of pressure.
Now, a knee tear is a much more serious injury than a sprained ankle. As you know, that can change an athlete’s entire career. Or it can cause the average person a whole year of pain and a lot of money. But, I am telling you that, for the most part, these knee injuries can be dramatically reduced or avoided altogether by properly rehabilitating the ankle after an injury.
So, instead of rushing back or waiting around using R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and hoping your ankle heals (it won’t), you need to take an active role in the healing process AND make sure you give your ankle enough time to FULLY heal.
That means proper rehab AND prehab with a top quality sprained ankle treatment. You can go see an excellent physical therapist or you can use HEM Ankle Rehab at home.
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If you take a little time to properly heal the ankle, you will have full range of motion, and a strong stable ankle. It means your ankles will NOT be weak, stiff and unstable, putting your knees at risk of tearing. It also means you will NOT need ankle braces or other inhibiting equipment that further puts your knees at risk.
In addition, you will have strong, stable ankles that can actually IMPROVE overall athletic performance and overall quality of life. You can expect improved balance, lateral speed and quickness.
A sprained ankle and knee pain go hand in hand if not treated properly. But, a sprained ankle that heals correctly puts you at a lower risk of a knee injury and improves your overall athletic performance significantly. So, take a little extra time and heal your body the right way. It will pay huge dividends in the short term and in the long term.
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So, Why Rehab?
Most people think rest and ice will heal their ankle (even a severe sprain), but they end up with chronic ankle instability… 30% still have pain one year later!
And that causes all kinds of muscle imbalances in the body, which can lead more serious injuries, repeated ankle sprains and chronic ankle pain. It’s a terrible domino effect that can last for life.
That’s Where Rehab Comes In.
A great rehab program significantly improves how a sprained ankle heals. It eliminates pain fast and ensures your ankles are strong and stable with healthy range of motion, which helps prevent future sprains.
Rehab Is The Key To
Healing Ankle Injuries Fast
Recent studies have shown that rehab heals ankle ligaments safely and effectively. It’s the difference between the people that don’t heal a sprained ankle and the ones that do!
Injured Ankle
Without Rehab
Injured Ankle
With Rehab
HEM Ankle Rehab “Rehabs” Your Ankle
HEM is a complete ankle rehab and prehab program for the entire ankle, foot and calf complex. This is a very thorough program that contains so much more than anything else you can find online, but it’s still easy to do.
Scott will coach you through every step, as if you are with him, one on one. Just follow along with the videos to rebuild your ankle from the ground up.
You can expect pain free mobility and strong, stable ankles that are protected from an ankle sprain, without ankle braces!
REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS
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Greg Shaible, DPT, Licensed Physical Therapist ,| -
Wayne Slappy, S.H.O.T.T.S. Basketball Academy ,| -
Casey Moriarty, Owner, The Runner's Resource ,| -
Steven Kornfeld, CPT, PES, CES, FMS ,|
From Scott Malin, NASM-CPT, CES
Creator, HEM Ankle Rehab
August 30, 2025
Fifteen years ago, I had to give up what I love doing most… playing basketball. I sprained my ankles so many times that I could no longer play. It was devastating.
Like you, I used R.I.C.E. (rest, ice elevation, compression), but my ankles healed so slowly and badly, they eventually got so weak, I would sprain them just walking down the street!
Being a fitness trainer, the only thing I had going for me was a fascination with helping people get out of pain and strengthening their bodies.
So, I decided to research all the cutting edge techniques to heal an ankle sprain much faster and better than R.I.C.E.
After months of research, I discovered that icing an injury can have a negative affect on the body’s healing process. Studies show that ice can actually slow down healing and too much rest left the ankles weak and unstable. This was shocking, but only part of the story…
New research was suggesting a much more proactive approach to healing that involved much better rehab techniques proven to dramatically speed up the speed and quality of the healing process.
Instead of months, healing took only days. And, if you had a chronically weak ankle that was in pain, these techniques would quickly strengthen and stabilize the ankles.
I kept improving on these techniques, drawing from many different disciplines and simplified them.
Eventually, after many more months of trial and error, I created a simple at-home healing system with very reliable results.
Since I was a fitness trainer, I was able to help all my clients (celebrities and athletes) whenever they got injured. I was even on the news a few times.
The response from my clients and friends was so overwhelming that a few of them eventually convinced me to share it with everyone.
Today, I am humbled that over 100,000 people have healed fully and fast with my program.
So, if you have any kind of ankle injury (new or old), just follow along with me in the videos and I’ll show you exactly what to do until you are completely pain free.
My message is simple… you do not have to give up what you love. And you do not have to live with chronic pain from old injuries. Life is too short and there is a better way!
I truly hope you will start using my program so you can get your life back and do what you love, pain free (and yes, I still play basketball every week and LOVE it!)
Thank you!
Scott
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So, Why Rehab?
Most people think rest and ice will heal their ankle (even a severe sprain), but they end up with chronic ankle instability… 30% still have pain one year later!
And that causes all kinds of muscle imbalances in the body, which can lead more serious injuries, repeated ankle sprains and chronic ankle pain. It’s a terrible domino effect that can last for life.
That’s Where Rehab Comes In.
A great rehab program significantly improves how a sprained ankle heals. It eliminates pain fast and ensures your ankles are strong and stable with healthy range of motion, which helps prevent future sprains.
Rehab Is The Key To
Healing Ankle Injuries Fast
Recent studies have shown that rehab heals ankle ligaments safely and effectively. It’s the difference between the people that don’t heal a sprained ankle and the ones that do!
Injured Ankle
Without Rehab
Injured Ankle
With Rehab
HEM Ankle Rehab
“Rehabs” Your Ankle
HEM is a complete ankle rehab and prehab program for the entire ankle, foot and calf complex. This is a very thorough program that contains so much more than anything else you can find online, but it’s still easy to do.
Scott will coach you through every step, as if you are with him, one on one. Just follow along with the videos to rebuild your ankle from the ground up.
You can expect pain free mobility and strong, stable ankles that are protected from an ankle sprain, without ankle braces!
100,000 PEOPLE HEALED-
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Steven Kornfeld,
CPT, PES, CES, FMS
,
|
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-
-
-
-
-
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Wayne Slappy,
S.H.O.T.T.S. Basketball Academy
,
|
-
Greg Shaible, DPT,
Licensed Physical Therapist
,
|
-
-
-
-
Casey Moriarty,
Owner, The Runner's Resource
,
|
-
-
-
Steven Kornfeld, CPT, PES, CES, FMS ,|
-
Wayne Slappy, S.H.O.T.T.S. Basketball Academy ,|
-
Greg Shaible, DPT, Licensed Physical Therapist ,|
-
Casey Moriarty, Owner, The Runner's Resource ,|
From Scott Malin, NASM-CPT, CES
Creator, HEM Ankle Rehab
August 30, 2025
Fifteen years ago, I had to give up what I love doing most… playing basketball. I sprained my ankles so many times that I could no longer play. It was devastating.
Like you, I used R.I.C.E. (rest, ice elevation, compression), but my ankles healed so slowly and badly, they eventually got so weak, I would sprain them just walking down the street!
Being a fitness trainer, the only thing I had going for me was a fascination with helping people get out of pain and strengthening their bodies.
So, I decided to research all the cutting edge techniques to heal an ankle sprain much faster and better than R.I.C.E.
After months of research, I discovered that icing an injury can have a negative affect on the body’s healing process. Studies show that ice can actually slow down healing and too much rest left the ankles weak and unstable. This was shocking, but only part of the story…
New research was suggesting a much more proactive approach to healing that involved much better rehab techniques proven to dramatically speed up the speed and quality of the healing process.
Instead of months, healing took only days. And, if you had a chronically weak ankle that was in pain, these techniques would quickly strengthen and stabilize the ankles.
I kept improving on these techniques, drawing from many different disciplines and simplified them.
Eventually, after many more months of trial and error, I created a simple at-home healing system with very reliable results.
Since I was a fitness trainer, I was able to help all my clients (celebrities and athletes) whenever they got injured. I was even on the news a few times.
The response from my clients and friends was so overwhelming that a few of them eventually convinced me to share it with everyone.
Today, I am humbled that over 100,000 people have healed fully and fast with my program.
So, if you have any kind of ankle injury (new or old), just follow along with me in the videos and I’ll show you exactly what to do until you are completely pain free.
My message is simple… you do not have to give up what you love. And you do not have to live with chronic pain from old injuries. Life is too short and there is a better way!
I truly hope you will start using my program so you can get your life back and do what you love, pain free (and yes, I still play basketball every week and LOVE it!)
Thank you!
Scott
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