Football is a fun but dangerous sport and often results in players getting injured. According to a study conducted by Dr. Bill Barnhill of the Panhandle Sports Medicine Institute, the ankle is the second most commonly injured area of the body...
Strong, agile ankles are essential for optimal sport and fitness performance, and for reduced risk of injury with everyday activities. Exercises to protect your ankles not only strengthen the tissues around your ankles, but also enhance the...
Healthy ankles are important to your success as a skater. Your ankles are important in steering, stopping, accelerating and shock absorption, according to the British Columbia Podiatric Medical Association. Problems with your ankles can affect...
Rollerblading, also known as inline skating and once considered an extreme sport, carries a high risk of injury if you don't wear proper equipment. Unlike regular skates, the straight wheel design allows for sharper turns as well as faster speeds,...
Breakdancing is an extremely physical form of breakdancing because it involves every part of your body and it is usually done in a freestyle form instead of in a choreographed routine like other types of dance. Breakdancing also incorporates lots...
Stretching is one of the best ways to prevent ankle injuries, as it helps to increase blood circulation, warms up the muscles and reduces tension on the tendons which connect to the ankle. Stretching exercises to protect ankles while walking...
Manufacturers design basketball shoes to withstand the rigorous running, jumping and quick maneuvering players make. Players can select from three different basketball shoe cuts based on their preference: high tops, mid tops and low tops. High...
Shin guards are a crucial piece of safety equipment for every soccer player. Shin guards are mandatory in accordance with the rules of the game and provide vital protection in the physical game of soccer. Kicks to the shin can be very painful...
Soccer and softball require different skills from their respective participants, and as a result, the equipment the players are required to use differs too. Although both sports require players to wear cleats, the design of these shoes is markedly...
Soccer shoes are every bit as important to the soccer player as tires are to a performance driver. They're the interface between you and the turf, and one of your best chances for avoiding or minimizing slips and slides. Just as with putting the...
Soccer is a sport of speed and endurance. Although it can be a very physical game, the freedom of motion and constant play make heavy or cumbersome protective gear unacceptable. The one piece of armor donned by almost all players is their shin...
Soccer shin guards are designed to protect your shins by either deflecting or absorbing the impact of a kick from another player. Some shin guards cover only the shin, while others include padding around the ankle to give additional protection...
When you look onto a basketball court and see the players jumping, running and dribbling, you cannot help but notice their shoes. High top shoes have been around for almost a 100 years and are the most commonly worn shoes in basketball. But are...
The KicksGuide, an independent review site, rates the best 10 basketball shoes of all time, and Michael Jordan, perhaps the best player of all time, has his name attached to the top three models, which are all from Nike. A list of the top 10...
Whether for hockey, figure or pleasure skating, your skates need to work in unison with your feet. Poor fit may negatively impact your performance and cause excessive wear to the skate. Skates that are too large decreases ankle stability and...
Almost half of all ankle injuries in basketball occur upon landing, and about half of all ankle injuries keep players out of the game for a week or more. Besides jumping, basketball also involves short bursts of speed, extreme lateral movement,...
Snowboarding is a popular winter sport that involves what is essentially skateboarding on snow. The snowboard is designed much like a skateboard without wheels, but is longer and wider. Both of the rider's feet are attached to the snowboard with a...
Youth soccer players are often so obsessed with the game that they will happily receive any soccer-related gifts. Still, the things that really matter are the tools they will need on the pitch. A practical gift that both helps and inspires them to...
Basketball, tennis and volleyball shoes fall under the category of court shoes, according to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. These sports require you to move forward, backward and laterally in quick bursts and short sprints,...
In addition to wearing a personal flotation device, kayakers need to wear other forms of protective clothing, including water shoes. You may also choose to wear sneakers. The important rule is that whatever shoe you choose fits securely and...
When it comes to buying quad roller skates for your child, don't let the jazzy red flames, fat pink pompoms and rainbow-colored wheels skew your judgment. Keep an eye on the skate's style and construction to make sure it'll hold up to the quantity...
Skiing and snowboarding are both snow sports but use different types of foot and ankle movements. The boots worn for these sports have only one thing in common: both attach to the bindings of snow sport equipment. Otherwise, the two types of...
Thai kickboxers usually wrap their hands in bandages and tape to protect them from injury during a match. Some fighters like to do the same with their ankles, but according to the rules of Thai kickboxing, or muay Thai, this is not allowed. Thai...
Overview Lacrosse cleats differ from baseball cleats in that they are usually lighter and shorter and (according to wearers) make for better play during this rough sport. When you are picking a shoe, don't settle for substitutes. Make certain...
Ice hockey is a dangerous sport. Players skate at speeds up to 30 mph, pucks travel at 100 mph, sticks are made of wood or metal, the ice and the boards are hard. In addition to the playing environment, hockey permits body checks similar to...
As of 2009, basketball was the No. 1 choice for youth sports participants, with a whopping 26.2 million children older the age off 6 playing the sport, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in 2009. Roundball's popularity isn't...
Sprained ligaments result from tearing or overstretching of ligament tissue. Learn about ligament sprains in this medical video.
