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 […]
5 Injuries Brought On By Ignoring Ankle Sprains
Statistics suggest that roughly 25,000 people suffer an ankle sprain each day. Some of these sprains are minor, others are mild, and some are severe. Whatever type of ankle sprain you suffer demands attention and appropriate care, but too often people try to push through their discomfort or simply ignore it and get on with […]
How Ankle Sprains Stick With You For Life
The vast majority of Americans have sprained or broken their ankle at some point in their life, and new research suggests that these injuries may have some hidden health effects long after the injury appears to have healed. For their study, researchers surveyed thousands of adults about their overall health and history of ankle sprains. […]
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 […]
3 Injuries That Affect Cross Country and Track Athletes
Although the snow is making it hard for high school athletes to practice outdoors, we’re only a little over a month away from the official start of track season. Track and cross country are great ways to compete in high school sports and stay in shape, but you may be surprised to learn just how […]