Sprained Ankle
How Bad is My Sprained Ankle?
Ankle sprains are the most common type of injury in sports, especially basketball. Each year, millions of dollars are spent in emergency rooms nationwide treating ankle injuries. 85% percent of [...]
The Importance of Foot and Ankle Workouts
Foot and ankle training could be the most neglected and underrated aspect of sports performance. But it's critical, since activation for most athletic movements starts with the feet.
Treating an Ankle Sprain
Most athletes have twisted an ankle at some point in their careers. Although ankle sprains are quite common, they aren't always minor injuries. If your ankle becomes swollen or painful [...]
Basketball Players: Prevent Ankle Sprains With These 3 Exercises
Among the most common injuries that Men's and Women's basketball players suffer is the dreaded ankle sprain. Focusing on ankle injury prevention and...
Knowing Whether and When to Use—And Not Use—a Knee or Ankle Brace
Every year, many athletes suffer devastating ankle injuries, knee sprains and ACL/MCL tears. And most of these injuries aren't even contact-related. Why are knee and ankle injuries so common? The [...]
High Ankle Sprains: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Introduction A high ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments above and around the ankle (see image below) get damaged or over-stretched. High ankle sprains are more serious than other ankle [...]
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 [...]
5 Ankle Strength Exercises to Prevent Sprains
5 Crucial Ankle Strengthening Exercises to Avoid Injuries Sprained ankles are one of the most common injuries in sports. You never see it coming and it...
Save Your Ankles With This Basketball Strength, Mobility and Balance Workout
Elite athletes often make explosive movements look easy, however one weak link can derail even the most powerful athletes. For basketball players,...
Maintain Explosive Movement with the ‘Volt’ Ankle Brace
Whether you play volleyball, basketball or any sport for that matter, a sprained ankle will likely derail you for a couple weeks or longer at some point in your career. Luckily, [...]