The unnatural position of the ankle in high-heeled shoes or walking in unstable, loose-fitting clogs or sandals is also a factor that may contribute to ankle injuries. In addition to wearing ...

If the back of the ankle hurts when you walk downhill, the rear of the joint may have problems. Discomfort as you walk on uneven ground may suggest an unstable ankle. That could be an indication ...

Ankle instability is often the result of nerve and ligament damage. These exercises can help get you back on, and stay on, your feet. Credit...Izaiah Johnson for The New York Times Supported by By ...

But some people can end up with what’s known as chronic ankle instability, where they tend to re-sprain their ankle again and again. Another review looking at factors contributing to chronic ...

This ligament is the key stabilizer of the ankle and so once it is twisted, the ankle may become unstable.

Background Despite massive research efforts, it remains unclear how mechanical ankle instability (MAI) and functional ankle instability (FAI) affect joint control in the situation of ankle sprain.

Nick Gates, M.D., Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon, is enthusiastic about a technique to reconstruct patients with “loose ankles.” These are frequently sprained ankles that cause ongoing ...

Fortunately, they do heal very well and I would say only maybe five percent of those patients with the lateral ankle sprain, that means the sprain on the outside, they develop the chronic instability ...

When part of this bone fractures, the ankle can become unstable. A fracture can be caused by a fall, a blow to the ankle, or twisting of the foot or ankle. An ankle that is fractured can consist ...

The brand notes it is suitable for those with ankle sprains and ankle instability. Reviewers also enjoy the “CoolFlex” achilles pad and tongue, as it offers breathability and comfort without ...