A syndesmosis injury is often called a "high ankle sprain." If a damaged syndesmosis is left untreated, the normal stability ...

A swollen toe is a key sign of gout, a type of arthritis. But your ankle is at risk too. Here's what gout symptoms in an ...

joints (type 1), followed by hindfoot joints (type 2), the ankle joint (type 3A), the posterior calcaneus (type 3B), multiple regions (type 4), or forefoot joints (type 5). 1 The patient described ...

Correspondence to Dr Janice Kaye Loudon, Department of Physical Therapy Education, Rockhurst University, 10121 Delmar, Overland Park, KS 66207, USA; janice.loudon{at}Rockhurst.edu Background Lateral ...

Ankle joints are mechanical marvels, designed to withstand the impact generated by running, jumping, and walking. Taking care of yours should be a priority, especially if you’re active ...

Methods: By detecting the threshold of passive movement, ankle and knee joint kinaesthesis was measured in 21 elderly long term tai chi practitioners (TC group), 20 elderly long term swimmers/runners ...

This movement only occurs at the ankle. The table summarises the body locations and types of movements associated with each type of joint.

Shoes for ankle support are designed to provide stability and support to the ankle joint, reducing the risk of sprains and other injuries. They come in a variety of styles, including running shoes ...

The pun was intended when Dr. Carelock said, “Surgery got him back on his feet.” He also equally meant it in the literal ...