NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A simple series of ankle and foot flexing exercises can improve strength and balance in older people, research from Portugal shows. Among elderly individuals living in an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Ankle instability is often the result of nerve and ligament damage. These exercises can help get you back on, and stay on, your feet. Credit...Izaiah Johnson for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...

WHETHER YOU LOVE to rep out heavy squats, box jump your way through a CrossFit class, or run like the wind, a major key for your workout success will be ankle strength and stability. Workouts aside, ...

Basketball is one of the most popular sports, with an estimated 300 million people playing worldwide. (www.sfia.org) Ankle injuries are the most common orthopedic injury in basketball. In a study of ...

Ankle weights provide a simple yet effective way to increase your strength and stamina during exercise. Here's how to safely ...

Seniors should practice balance exercises to prevent falls, improve mobility, and strengthen their lower body. Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, ...