Ankle Injury Fitness Testing

Ankle injuries range from simple sprains to complex fractures. VO₂ max testing helps:

• Maintain cardiovascular fitness during healing
• Non-weight-bearing testing during immobilization
• Progressive testing as weight-bearing increases
• Return-to-running assessment when cleared

Early (Non-Weight-Bearing): Wahoo KICKR Bike-seated, minimal ankle involvement

Mid (Partial Weight-Bearing): Continue bike, consider seated rowing

Late (Full Weight-Bearing): Progress to treadmill when cleared for running

Grade I-II sprains: Test on bike within weeks, progress to running when cleared
Grade III sprains: Longer recovery, bike testing during healing phase

Post-fracture or post-surgical recovery:

• Bike testing during non-weight-bearing phase
• Maintain cardio fitness while bone heals
• Treadmill when cleared for weight-bearing

For runners recovering from ankle injury:

• Cardiovascular fitness assessment
• Running gait evaluation (outside scope)
• Training zones for graduated return

VO₂ Max Test: $250

Complete cardiovascular assessment for post-ankle injury recovery. Equipment selected based on weight-bearing status.

Medical/PT clearance required.

Fit Evaluations
311 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Behind Hindquarter restaurant (second entrance off Dakota St.)

Contact:
Phone: 831-400-9227
Email: info@fitevals.com

Professional fitness testing for ankle sprain/fracture recovery and return to activity.