Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. According to the guidelines of human anatomy, the ligaments ...

New anatomic structure in the ankle joint described by a team of researchers could explain why many ankle injuries produce chronic pain. New study identifies a ligament in the lateral side of the ...

The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster ...

An often overlooked but extremely important joint in our bodies is the ankle, particularly when engaging in sporting or exercise activity. Our ankles allow us to maintain a normal gait cycle while ...

A new study helps to explain what separates the fleet-footed from the heavy-footed: ankle structure and toe length. While these aren't the only features that make sprinters fast, subtleties in anatomy ...

Ankle strength and flexibility are both important elements of body control and balance. Walking on a flat surface in cushioned tennis shoes can be good exercise, but it doesn't specifically address ...

Objectives To examine the association between foot structure upon entry to military service and subsequent ankle injury during one year of follow-up. Background Ankle injuries are common among ...