Ankle Sprain PT help

Hey all,
I believe I sprained my right ATFL turning and shifting my weight to the right while playing a sport.  I have onset of ankle weakness and severe tenderness when I twist it, it becomes too painful to walk on immediately, I can usually walk on it after about an hour or 2 with some pain, and the pain usually totally resolves after 3 or 4 weeks (quicker if I don't use it).  These episodes have occurred more frequently the more I have been having them.

my question:
Does anyone know any good PT exercises I could do to strengthen the joint?  All I can think of is just sitting down and doing dorsi/plantar flexions and holding them in the position for a little bit.  Internal rotation with dorsiflexion will cause the ligament not necessarily to 'pop' but sort of rub over the top of something in a distinct kind of 'thump!' fashion.  External does the same, and it is moderately painful when that happens.

I need to strengthen this joint (I think), help!

Edited by ethilo 2009-07-15 3:25 AM