Ankle Sprain
Does New DonJoy POD Ankle Brace Spell the End of Taping?
Athletes everywhere may soon be taking the field with more confidence and less risk of injury—and team trainers may find they have more free time on their hands before games [...]
Outsmart Injury With These 4 Predictive Tests
Every athlete wants to avoid injury . Prevention can be difficult when there is no crystal ball to tell us when, where, how and why the injury will...
10-Minute Ankle-Strengthening Program
10 Minute Ankle Strengthening Program As a Certified Athletic Trainer, one of the most common injuries that I see in sports is the inversion ankle...
Simple Ways to Treat or Prevent an Ankle Sprain
A sprained ankle is one of the most common joint injuries, prompting many athletes to consider it "just a sprain" and not treat it with the respect it deserves. The [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Prevent a Repeat Ankle Sprain?
Q: I sprained my ankle and my doctor says I’m now at a higher risk to hurt it again. How can I prevent a repeat injury? A: Ahh…the dreaded ankle [...]
Ankle Talk: Rehabbing an Eversion Ankle Sprain
An eversion ankle sprain can happen when your ankle rolls too far outward. It causes swelling, bruising and pain on the inside of the ankle. In severe cases, you can tear [...]
How to Prevent High Ankle Sprains
Few injuries are more troublesome for athletes than ankle injuries, particularly high ankle sprains. They are painful and they limit your ability to accelerate, cut, pivot, change direction and even [...]
A Shoe That Prevents Ankle Sprains and Prolongs Your Career?
According to former NBA guard John Starks, an ankle injury cost him at least 20 games during his career. Unfortunately, this is a common problem for athletes at all levels. In [...]
High Ankle Sprains, Part 2: Prevention
Typically, high ankle sprains are caused by rotating or twisting the foot or by jamming the foot up into ankle joint, from a vicious tackle or a simple misstep. Although [...]
High Ankle Sprains, Part 1: Definition, Symptoms, Prognosis
Aaron Hernandez, tight end for the New England Patriots, recently limped off the field with a high ankle sprain. This injury can be devastating, but Hernandez should be able to [...]
