stillers4me
01-01-2012, 09:34 AM
The progress Ben Roethlisberger makes on his ABCs could have a direct correlation on how far the Steelers play into January -- and beyond.
The Steelers quarterback is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain, and Roethlisberger's recovery regimen is as comprehensive as his catalog of fourth-quarter comebacks.
One exercise Roethlisberger regularly engages in as he tries to strengthen the ankle that was nearly snapped almost a month ago involves the alphabet. Roethlisberger said he puts a rubber band over his left foot and traces every letter of the alphabet, using his big toe as if it were a highlighter.
"Throughout the alphabet," Roethlisberger said, "you hit every range of motion.".................
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The Steelers quarterback is working his way back from a high-ankle sprain, and Roethlisberger's recovery regimen is as comprehensive as his catalog of fourth-quarter comebacks.
One exercise Roethlisberger regularly engages in as he tries to strengthen the ankle that was nearly snapped almost a month ago involves the alphabet. Roethlisberger said he puts a rubber band over his left foot and traces every letter of the alphabet, using his big toe as if it were a highlighter.
"Throughout the alphabet," Roethlisberger said, "you hit every range of motion.".................
Read more: Ben's recovery? It's elementary - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_774570.html#ixzz1iDltR4qp) http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_774570.html#ixzz1iDltR4qp