ankle injuries

Ankle Injuries Yes, if we did not have it or if it is broken, fractured, sprained, etc, life can be a little difficult. The ankle is a very important tool in the art of walking, running, even standing. The average ankle consists of bones such as the Talus and Calcaneus. The thickened portion of the fibula called the medial malleolus forms the ankle joint or talocrural joint sometimes-called ankle mortise. The ankle joint allows two …showed first 75 words of 1737 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1737 total…risk of another. This is true not only during the recovery period, but for the rest of their lives. An injured ankle, even though healed, may be unstable and therefore prone to recurrent injury. For this reason, persons who have sustained an ankle injury should take precautions thereafter. Good-quality shoes that provide plenty of stability and support are a prudent investment, and supplemental bracing, such as with a specially fitted elastic wrap, may be recommending.