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 ...

Before you get ready for a big lower body workout, make sure you can be steady on your feet underneath you. Weak and wobbly ankles are an easy precursor to many different types of injuries. To avoid ...

Strengthening your ankles probably appears quite low on most exercise to-do lists. But this is a body part everyone should be prioritizing, because the ankle affects balance, foot mobility and overall ...

It's annoyingly easy to roll your ankle when running. Uneven ground, tired running form, muscular imbalances and running shoes with towering stacks of foam underfoot all heighten the risk of a misstep ...

They're cheap and they're popular for at-home workouts, but ankle weights are overrated when it comes to building muscle or ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Do these exercises to help stretch and strengthen your feet, ankles and toes. They’re demonstrated by trainer Melissa Gunn, of Pure Strength LA, whose team trains desk workers on how to protect their ...

Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs. Most of the time, swollen ankles are temporary and not a cause for concern. However, it ...

Maybe you’re lucky enough to have felt a runner’s high, when the breeze, sun, and your mood make it clear that humans were born to run. On the other hand, maybe you’ve also logged time in waiting ...

Maybe you’re lucky enough to have felt a runner’s high, when the breeze, sun, and your mood make it clear that humans were born to run. On the other hand, maybe you’ve also logged time in waiting ...

A twisted ankle occurs in an instant, often from a simple misstep or loss of balance. These common injuries involve ligaments, the tough tissue bands connecting ankle bones, which can stretch or tear ...