Fred Warner revealed what helped him speed up his ankle recovery
Fred Warner accelerated his recovery from a broken ankle by incorporating swimming into his rehabilitation routine. Partnering with Sage Hopkins, a swim coach, Warner utilized water workouts to improve his stamina and flexibility. He is now fully cleared for football activities and continues to swim weekly to maintain his fitness.
- ▪Fred Warner suffered a broken and dislocated ankle in Week 6, initially expecting a nine-month recovery.
- ▪He partnered with Sage Hopkins to use swimming as part of his rehabilitation, which significantly improved his ankle condition.
- ▪Warner trained in the pool two days a week, eventually surpassing the performance of some collegiate swimmers.
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