Do you roll your ankle frequently? Do your friends call you “glass ankles?” If so, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have one or two weak ankles which leaves them susceptible to rolls or sprains. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do strengthen your ankles and prevent them from rolling. Why Do My […]
Ask A Doctor – Why Does My Ankle Keep Rolling?
*Foot problems? Get the best advice from a foot surgeon. Does it feel like sometimes your ankle won’t support you? It’s very possible you have Ankle Instability. In this brief video Dr. Silverman shows how ankle instability can affect you. As Dr. Silverman says, power through it, manage it or treat it.
Study Confirms Ankle Sprains Lead To More Sprains
New findings out of the University of Georgia hammers home one of the main points that we talk about frequently on this blog, that ankle sprains can lead to ankle instability, resulting in even more sprains. Overall, the findings aren’t that surprising, in that a person who has already suffered an injury is typically more likely […]
College Students With Ankle Instability Are Less Active
School is under way, and that means college campuses are full once again. Last week we shared some tips on how college students can avoid gaining weight by staying active on campus, but now we’ve learned of a related study that can help students stay active. According to new research, college-aged students who suffer from […]
Dr. Silverman’s Ankle Instability Radio Interview
During the 2013 AAOS annual meeting earlier this year, Dr. Silverman was interviewed on Hometown Radio on the topic of ankle instability. We’ve converted that interview into a video (below) for your viewing pleasure! A transcript of the interview is also listed below the video. Video Transcription: Interviewer: What might cause someone to have an […]