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 ...

Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst seniors which is why it's important to improve balance and maintain physical ...

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 ...

Whether you're rehabbing or pre-habbing, these strengthening exercises will go a long way towards keeping your ankles healthy. The strength and flexibility of our ankles is a key component to the way ...

Your lower body is a game of Jenga. Here are a PT's favorite ankle-strengthening exercises for keeping your hips happy. According to the butterfly effect, one small change in the present can lead to a ...

The feet and ankles, supporting the weight of the rest of your body, are prime targets for painful injuries. From broken bones to frostbite, you’re at extra risk for foot and ankle injuries during ...

This exercise can be done anywhere. You don’t even need a quarter, but it does help you to focus on engaging the peroneus longus. Step 1: Stand behind a chair. Place a quarter down flat under the ...

Toe raises focus on lifting your toes off the ground. They’re not to be confused with calf raises, which is when you lift and lower your heel off the ground. This exercise doesn’t require any ...

Build strength, balance, and mobility after 50 with five standing moves that reduce fall risk and boost independence—no gym needed.

Plantar flexion is the movement that allows you to press the gas pedal of your car. It also allows ballet dancers to stand on their toes. The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot in ...