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 ...

Ankles take a real beating from everyday hustle, especially navigating India's pothole-filled streets, crowded trains--and ...

Anyone who’s training for a marathon will (or should) know about the importance of supportive strength training. While I was training for the Reykjavik Marathon I made sure to include of single-leg ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Background Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. The intervention ‘Strengthen your ankle’ to prevent recurrent ankle sprains is developed and implemented since 2009, but ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A simple series of ankle and foot flexing exercises can improve strength and balance in older people, research from Portugal shows. Among elderly individuals living in an ...

Yes, ankle weights are a great way to intensify any workout—from walking to strength training—and can help target and tone ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Wearing ankle weights can help you get more out of your favorite lower body exercises. To see the best results, though, you need to choose the best ankle weights. We’ve done the research for you and ...