Your ankle is hugely important when it comes to running, providing stability, mobility and protection – all in a matter of milliseconds. Let's break down the parts of this joint and learn how to keep ...

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Ankle sprains are not only the biggest reason athletes visit the emergency room, but are also the most common soccer injury. Sprain is the term that describes an injury to a ligament. All sprains are ...

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle. A sprained ankle may cause ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year. But as you step out onto the ...

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