Brace for it: When to use an ankle brace
Ankle braces are available in various designs, including sport-specific options. But the goal is the same — to provide extra support after an injury or prevent an ankle sprain from occurring in the first place.
Why Do Some People Walk on Their Toes?
Toe walking is when a person walks on the balls of their feet or on their toes, keeping their heel off the ground. In children under 2, it’s a common way to walk when just learning. After that age, most people adopt the heel-to-toe walking pattern.
Blisters on Toes: Causes and What to Do About Them
A blister on the toe is a fluid-filled sac that develops between the layers of skin on the toes. Blisters are typically caused by friction, which can occur when your toe rubs against a sock or shoe for an extended period of time. However, toe blisters can also be caused by other irritants like sun exposure, excessive moisture, or bug bites, to name a few.
Walk a lot? 12 ankle mobility exercises that reduce risk of injury
Maintaining mobility in the ankle joint is a crucial aspect of overall physical health and functionality that is often overlooked —especially for walkers, since ankle and foot injuries are extremely common.
Total ankle revolution: Reduce pain, preserve function
With improved materials, instrumentation and surgical techniques in the past few decades, total ankle arthroplasty has begun to supplant fusion as the go-to surgical treatment option.
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