Orthopedic devices (orthotics) are foot supports that are used to treat a number of foot disorders and to help lessen discomfort. Some foot inserts are customized (made from scans of your feet) while others are mass produced and are available...
Jumping jacks, a longtime staple of many physical education classes, is an exercise that benefits the cardiovascular and muscular systems. Along with the benefits, however, are injury risks, particularly to the lower body joints. As a plyometric...
Kickboxing can be a great way to learn self-defense and get a cardiovascular workout at the same time. While the risk of martial arts injury is low compared to other contact sports, repeated ankle trauma or sprains can damage the peroneal tendon...
Stretch, warm up, raise the heart rate, sweat, cool down and more stretching. Everything is done right to avoid injury and pain, yet there still is that twinge or sting in the low back after exercising is done. Unfortunately, when trying to...
Ankle sprains are the result of twisting or turning your ankle outside of its normal range of motion. Sprains can occurs as the result of tripping or falling, planting your foot wrong on the ground or in sports or exercise. Ignoring an ankle...
Biking is a low-impact exercise that may help you maintain your cardiovascular fitness without reinjuring your ankle. On the other hand, do not bike if you experience ankle pain while biking or swelling is still increasing following a recent ankle...
An ankle sprain is a common injury that most often occurs to the outside, or lateral, side of your ankle when the joint turns inward. A less-common form of ankle injury is a syndesmotic ankle sprain, sometimes referred to as a high ankle sprain. A...
Swimming is recommended in the rehabilitation of sprained ankles, along with other low impact exercises like walking and cycling. Swimming may be particularly beneficial if you are nervous about returning to exercise following your injury because...
One of the most important choices an athlete can make is about the kind of shoe to wear while playing a sport. The correct sports shoe will give you extra support that can help protect you from injury while you're active. A good sport shoe may...
Many runners prefer certain surfaces. Some swear by the softer dirt offered by trails, while others train on treadmills year-round to benefit from the belt's forgiving bounce. Pavement, while hard, is usually a consistent surface that does not...
According to MedLine Plus, your ankle joint is made up of your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones. Further, MedLine Plus says that ligaments connect the bones plus they stabilize and support the ankle while muscles and tendons...
