USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and ...

When you think of flexibility, your ankle may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Keeping your ankle flexible, however, is key to avoiding injuries like Achilles tendinitis, calf strains and ...

Your ankle flexibility can have a big impact on your running technique. Here’s how to test it and sidestep shortcomings. If you lack ankle flexibility you may compensate by rolling your foot in or out ...

Most of us have a learning curve as we master new skills like swimming, treading, lifting weights, or other athletic and tactical skills. Often acquiring a new skill requires perfect practice, but ...

Ankle pumps are a simple and effective exercise that provide many benefits. If you want to improve circulation, mobility and muscle strength in your lower legs, this exercise is for you. It involves ...

You may not think about your ankles often. But they play a critical role in supporting your everyday activities, whether you’re training for a marathon or bending to grab your dirty laundry from the ...

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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, ...

Scientists discover that nerve stiffness affects ankle flexibility in older adults but not in younger adults. As people age, joints become less flexible, causing balance problems that lower quality of ...