Ankle Injury Fitness Testing
Professional fitness testing after ankle injury. Sprain, fracture, and surgery recovery support with appropriate equipment selection for ankle healing.
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.