Many people start swimming with fins and are initially surprised by the pain in their feet and ankles. Ankle mobility is the root cause of pain when it comes to swimming with fins, which requires both ...

When you’ve got everyone from basketball players to fibromyalgia sufferers in your comments section hailing this stretch exercise as a game-changer, you know you’re on to something good. Try fixing ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

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, ...

Your ankles make a bigger difference in your squats than you think. Here's how to improve your ankle mobility for squats, according to an expert. There are a handful of different factors that allow ...

Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both cause considerable pain and affect walking, but they are different injuries. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments—tough cords that support the ...

It’s leg day and you can’t wait to hit squats. But when you get up to the barbell and begin your warm-up set, you can’t squat down very far. Your ankles feel stiff, preventing you from going down all ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...