Frequently Asked Questions - H.E.M. Ankle Rehab for a Sprained Ankle

How did you develop this program?
I developed this system after years of research and study into body dynamics and fitness. I am certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the most prestigious fitness training program in the United States and I have worked with people from all walks of life, constantly putting my expertise to the test. Fortunately, there have been incredible breakthroughs in fitness and physical therapy over the last few years and we have a much better understanding of how the body works and what it responds to the best. After years of research and training, I have developed a simple, but thorough system for rehabilitating the ankle.

What can I expect using this system?
Using the H.E.M. system will yield results you can see on a daily basis. For most twists and sprains, my clients were walking normally again within 3-5 days instead of weeks or months. In addition, their ankles were stronger and more flexible than before they got hurt!

Is it difficult?
I specifically designed this system so it would be simple to do and takes only a few minutes a day. I made sure the explanations are clear and there are plenty of high quality images in the book for every exercise. Most people think I'm joking when I say I can get them walking normally again in days. But, after they've applied the system for one day, they can truly see and feel the difference.

Do I have to buy any other equipment?
No. There are a few very inexpensive things I suggest getting to aid the healing process, but they are not necessary. You can do the entire Rehab and Prehab H.E.M. system without buying anything else if you wish. Most importantly, once you download the book, you can start immediately healing your ankle.

What if I have a High Ankle Sprain?
In a high ankle sprain, the ligaments above the joint are also injured. These ligaments, called the syndesmosis ligaments, can also be injured during an ankle sprain. The H.E.M. system does work extremely well for high ankle sprains as well as more typical ankle sprains (around the ankle joint). We have had a great deal of feedback from people who have used this program for a high ankle sprain with a great deal of success.

Should I use this system if I injured my ankle a while ago?
I get this question a lot. Some people have older injuries they never fully addressed. I strongly believe that this system will help you tremendously. If you injured your ankle a few weeks ago, a few months ago or even years ago, you need to do a proper rehab program. If not, your ankle is at a much higher risk for re-injury. In addition, if you did not fully rehab your ankles, then your range of motion will be more limited which can dramatically affect speed and agility. My system fully addresses all these issues and with the new Prehab program I just added, you will have no problem fully healing your ankles and increasing your performance.

Will this program help me if I just have weak ankles?
Absolutely! In addition to the specific Rehab program for the ankles, I have created a complete Prehab program as well. This section is meant for you once your ankles are back to adequate health. Prehab is meant for everyone, because we all have some weakness and inflexibility in our ankles whether we have sprained them or not. The Prehab program dramatically reduces the risk of future sprains and significantly improves over all speed, agility, power and jumping ability which is important in fitness, sport and life.

What if I try it, am unsatisfied and want a refund?
The H.E.M. Rehab and Prehab program has helped so many thousands of people recover quickly and fully from their ankle injuries that we are completely confident you will have the same amazing experience. Simply try the H.E.M. Ankle Rehab Program for up to 30 days and if you are not completely satisfied, we will give you a full refund. No hassles. That is our Risk Free Guarantee to you. So download the H.E.M. Ankle Rehab program now and begin the healing process immediately.

Are there any other benefits?
Yes... Everyone wants to heal quickly. But, by rehabilitating the ankle properly, you not only heal much faster, but you also increase strength and flexibility in the ankle. By correcting range of motion and muscle imbalances in the ankle joint, you will get three more significant benefits:

1) You will be at much lower risk for future ankle injury- When you sprain an ankle, the ligaments are severely strained and weakened by the injury, which means there will be significant residual weakness and inflexibility. This means that after the injury, when you return to your normal activities, you are at greater risk of re-injuring it. But, if you rehab your ankle properly, the ankle joint and muscles protecting it will be strong and flexible which protects you from another twist or sprain.

2) The H.E.M. system actually repairs neuromuscular damage from an ankle injury. One of the hidden problems with an injury is the damage done to the neuromuscular system. In other words, the ability of the nervous system and the muscular system to communicate. The nervous system tells the muscles what to do. When you sprain an ankle, the communication between the nervous system and the ankle joint gets disrupted and never fully recovers unless you do something to repair it. The H.E.M system addresses this and repairs the nerves so that your ankle heals fully and properly.

3) You actually decrease the risk of knee, hip and back injury. When you have inflexible and weak ankle joints, you will stand, walk and move differently. Even though it goes unnoticed by most people, I can see it when I look at new clients. It will take a little time, but eventually you can expect to have serious issues that go way beyond your ankles. Why? By standing, walking and moving in limited ways, you will create bad posture and muscle imbalances which move up the body like a domino effect. But, by properly rehabilitating the ankle through strengthening, flexibility and neuromuscular efficiency, you will dramatically reduce the risk of injury and pain in your knees, hips, and lower back.

4) A complete Prehab program that protects the ankles and improves performance. Many people ask me if they should continue doing the exercises in the H.E.M. program even after they are healed. I always say yes. This program does so much more than just quickly and properly heal your ankles from an injury. It also works to improve your agility, quickness, lateral movement, vertical jump and much more. The more flexible and strong your ankles become, the better you will be able to perform in any sport. In fact, many coaches use my programs with their athletes as a prehab (a program to prevent injury) and improve their overall performance. It is very powerful and it works! That is why I have created a complete prehab program for the ankles as well. The Prehab program will help you strengthen and protect your ankles for the rest of your life. It will challenge your balance and coordination while significantly improving your performance and potential in sports and life.

Is H.E.M. complicated or time consuming?
Not at all. I designed it specifically for everyone to be able to use, no matter what their age or fitness level. Whether you are a professional athlete or an elderly person you will see incredible results from this simple and easy to do system. The book is filled with easy to follow explanations and pictures. Plus, the whole program takes just a few minutes a day.

What's wrong with R.I.C.E.?
R.I.C.E. is like a 911 call that never gets answered. Why? If you have a sprained ankle, there are all kinds of damage that need repair and R.I.C.E. does not respond to ANY of it. Basically, it just says rest and ice. But, ice is only effective for the first 36-48 hours and only helps contain swelling. Then, all that is really left is rest, which will NOT get rid of scar tissue, nor will it strengthen ligaments or stabilizer muscles, heal neuromuscular damage or improve overall mobility or functionality. And time is of the essence, because the longer you wait, the more scar tissue and adhesions will develop around your ankle joint inhibiting a full recovery.

What is the time difference in healing between R.I.C.E and H.E.M.?
It's hard to give an exact time period, because some people have much more severe sprains than others. As a general rule, if you have a swollen and bruised ankle, but can walk on it, you can expect to be walking normally after 2-4 days and back to playing sports within a week.With H.E.M. you can expect to be walking normally after 2-4 days and back to playing sports within a week. If you were using the R.I.C.E. system, you could expect to be walking normally in 10-14 days and playing sports again in 4-8 weeks.

If you have a more serious sprain and cannot walk on it at all, you can expect to be walking normally again in about a 6-8 days and playing sports in 2 weeks. Again, if you were using the R.I.C.E. system, you could expect to be walking normally again in a minimum of 2-3 weeks and playing sports again in about 2-3 months!

What if I have an Ankle Fracture?
Differentiating between a sprained ankle and an ankle fracture can be difficult, and sometimes an x-ray is needed. While moderate pain and swelling are common symptoms following a simple sprained ankle, symptoms such as inability to place weight on the leg, numbness of the toes, or pain that is difficult to manage should raise concern. If you think you may have done more than sustained a sprained ankle, you should seek medical attention. If you have a fracture, I recommend waiting until your ankle is well on the road to recovery before beginning the H.E.M. program. When your doctor tells you that you may begin a rehab program for your ankle, then you are ready.