Sprained Ankle
Eight “Steps” to Return to Action After a Sprained Ankle
It's a nightmare situation: a star player laid out during a game clutching his ankle. Debilitating ankle injuries are serious in sports, from the basic sprain to a major grade [...]
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 [...]
How to Prevent Ankle Sprains
Ankles sprains are the most common injury in sports. The ankle joint absorbs tremendous force when an athlete sprints, changes direction and lands from a jump. However, preventive measures can [...]
Rehabbing a Low Ankle Sprain
Low ankle sprains are common in competitive sports, but they seem to occur most frequently in indoor volleyball. Injuries at the net are so frequent that Monash University's Accident Research [...]
Ankle Brace or Tape: Which is Right for You?
Young athletes may not be sure which piece of equipment prevents more injuries, ankle braces or tape? Here's info you need to decide which is right for you. Braces Ankle [...]
A 3-Part Strategy for Preventing Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in sports. A simple misstep can damage your joint and land you on the sideline. Fortunately, you can actively prevent ankle injuries with [...]
How to Prevent Common Basketball Injuries
Injuries can happen to any athlete. They prevent you from enjoying the sport you love, decrease your performance level and sometimes end your career. However, you can limit the chance [...]
Ankle Exercises That Can Help Prevent Sprains
More than likely, you've experienced some sort of ankle injury or sprain. Estimates suggest that nearly 23,000 people report ankle injuries daily. Although ankle sprains are usually manageable when it [...]
Strengthen Your Ankles to Prevent Injury
You run down the field, stop and change direction—movements you've performed hundreds of times—but this time something goes wrong. On the cut, your foot rolls inward and you tumble to [...]