As a certified athletic trainer, one of the most common sports injuries I see is the inversion ankle sprain, in which the ligaments tear when the foot turns too far inward. If athletes would just ...

After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

An ankle injury can stop you in your tracks, making running painful or even impossible. Injuries at and below the knee make up approximately 70 percent of all running-related injuries in athletes of ...

Sudden, jabbing twist, that surprise roll of an ankle, and the aching hurt. The familiar story, one that can bench a person from their beloved activities. But an ankle sprain is not just an instant ...

Ankles take a real beating from everyday hustle, especially navigating India's pothole-filled streets, crowded trains--and sudden stairs. They handle your full body weight with every step, twist, or ...

Angle injuries and instabilities can throw a wrench into your cardio conditioning, making it hard to figure out what exercises you can and can't do. However, low-impact exercise and various machines ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a sprained ankle, you’re probably familiar with the pain and swelling that can keep you from going about your day. An ankle sprain occurs when one of the ligaments that ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - To prevent a second sprained ankle, wearing a brace may be more effective than neuromuscular training, but neither method is foolproof, say Dutch researchers. They found ...