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, ...

Gentle exercises like towel scrunches, ankle circles, and standing calf raises can help improve ankle strength, mobility, and balance after an ankle sprain. Mobility, stretching, and strengthening ...

Stand on one leg for 30 seconds to a minute at a time. This helps improve ankle stability, which in turn supports your knees. Gradually increase the time and try closing your eyes for an added ...

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 ...

If you suffer from frequent ankle sprains, you might have weak ankles. Here's how to strengthen them, according to an Alvin Ailey dancer. Onstage, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company members ...

Exercises to reduce pain in ankles: Sometimes, owing to an injury, lack of exercises or because of age, a person may experience pain in the ankles, especially in the winter season, when there is ...