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 ...

This week we are going to discuss the importance of proprioception in ankle rehabilitation. What sounds like a long medical term is actually a descriptor of the sense of position that the ankle has ...

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, ...

Overuse injuries are common among runners due to the repetitive nature of the running stride. On occasion, however, acute injuries can also sideline runners. One of the most common acute injuries for ...

The step training program did not improve ankle proprioception or plantarflexor muscle performance in MS patients. No significant differences were observed between intervention and control groups in ...

Kathleen Trotter has been a personal trainer and Pilates equipment specialist for 10 years. The question: My ankles are not strong. I always roll them when I run and play sports. They feel wobbly. Can ...

Recovering from an injury is a delicate process that requires a thoughtful approach, especially when transitioning back to physical activity. Returning to exercise too soon or engaging in the wrong ...

My daughter is 11 years old, and twice now has twisted her ankle. She has a theraband but i would like some ideas on how she could use it, and any other exercises she could do to srenghten her ankles.