Posts Tagged ‘ankle mobility’
Ankle Mobility
Joint mobility and stability impairments in the ankles are common in active individuals. They are also more likely to occur in individuals who have suffered from ankle sprains and other effects of forces that have damaged connective tissue such as sprains and overuse injuries. Due to the severity of the damaged tissues having a physical therapist assess your ankle for any joint limitations is imperative for your overall wellness.
Read MoreAnkle Mobility: Why is it important?
Ankle Mobility: Why is it important? Having full ankle mobility is one of the best things you can do to prevent injury. Lack of ankle dorsiflexion is a contributing factor to many painful diagnoses throughout the body – and not only at the ankle. The ankle plays a major role in injury prevention due to…
Read MoreAnkle Sprain Rehab
Ankle Sprain Rehab Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, however most people assume they can recover from them on their own. Unfortunately, one quick roll of the ankle can result in significant instability, decreased range of motion, and loss of strength causing increased risk of re-injury if left untreated. As a…
Read MoreThe Strategies to Maintain Balance
What are strategies for balance? As humans, we have evolved methods to take in order to preserve our bodies to the best of our abilities. One of these remarkable mechanisms is how we maintain our balance as a bi-pedal (two-legged) species. It important that we have strategies for balance. It’s our bodies very own unconscious…
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