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In previous articles here, we discussed how ankle sprains can affect balance, walking, running and a functional tasks seen in strength training, drop jumps. Other articles I wrote about ankle sprain epidemiology including reinjury rates and associated complications....

In previous articles here, we discussed how ankle sprains can affect balance, walking and drop jumps. Other articles I wrote about ankle sprain epidemiology including reinjury rates and associated complications. Now let’s turn to how ankle sprains affect running. If...

In this article we will discuss: How does an ankle sprain affect balance? Building upon previous articles where I discuss research on ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability prevalence by sport, complications associated with ankle sprains, how to return to sport...

In previous articles we discussed research on ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability prevalence by sport, complications associated with ankle sprains and how to return to sport after experiencing an ankle sprain.  In this article I want to talk about the...

How do ankle sprains affect walking? Ankle sprains are a common occurrence in athletes with prevalence rates between 20-46%, depending on the sport. A previous article I wrote discusses this data in regards to many popular sports, as well as the rate of chronic ankle...

How do ankle sprains happen?  Lateral ankle sprains are often a result of an athlete planting and “rolling over” the outside of the foot. This results in micro or macroscopic tearing of the lateral ligament complex, often affecting the ankle joint cartilage, and...