Most people can start ankle rehabilitation exercises within three days after the ankle injury, if it’s not too severe. But there’s no set timetable. Listen to your own body, and follow your doctor’s ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

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This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

These 10 simple home exercises—squats, lunges, push-ups, burpees, planks, shoulder taps, crunches, deadlifts, step-ups, and ...

Walking 10,000 steps daily can feel impractical or exhausting to many, especially those with busy schedules. Short, regular bursts of strength‑focused exercise like squats can offer better alternative ...

It's leg day, and you're reaching for a pair of ankle weights to strengthen up those hammies. But which set are you grabbing? Ankle weights (and wrist weights, for that matter) all seem similar at a ...