Last Friday, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was said to have rolled his ankle in the second quarter of an exhibition game in Portland. As the video shows, Wesley Matthews was running behind Curry, when Curry stuck his foot back far enough to that Matthews kicked it as he ran by. This is the same […]
Derek Jeter Ankle Fracture Explained by Foot & Ankle Surgeon
NY Yankees all-star short stop, Derek Jeter, fractured his left ankle during Saturday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The injury occurred in the 12th inning as Jeter was fielding a ground ball. Jeter caught the ball, rolled over and landed awkwardly on his ankle. He immediately had x-rays taken, but doctors couldn’t initially determine […]
Top 5 FAQs about Ankle Sprains & Instability
How does it happen? An ankle sprain occurs when the restraining lateral (outside) ligaments of the ankle become acutely stretched. When this tissue heals at the wrong length, it results in ankle instability. How to prevent? The best way to prevent sprains is to set the odds in your favor. Use appropriate shoes, know your […]
How to Know if you have Ankle Instability
Knowing if you have ankle instability can be easy to diagnose for some and challenging for others. You may have ankle instability if: you have had several ankle sprains in the past your ankle give way on uneven ground you find yourself avoiding things that aggravate your loose ankle or ankles (high heels, cutting sports, […]
Ankle Sprains most Common When One Ankle is Stronger
A new study found that soccer players are more likely to sprain their ankle if one of their ankles is stronger than the other. The study was helmed by researchers at the University of Athens in Greece. Researchers studied the strength and ankle stability of 100 professional Greek soccer players. The players were tracked over […]