USA TODAY High School Sports and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association have partnered on a monthly column to address injuries, prevention and related issues to help schools, coaches and ...

When you think of flexibility, your ankle may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Keeping your ankle flexible, however, is key to avoiding injuries like Achilles tendinitis, calf strains and ...

Your ankle flexibility can have a big impact on your running technique. Here’s how to test it and sidestep shortcomings. If you lack ankle flexibility you may compensate by rolling your foot in or out ...

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, ...

Most of us have a learning curve as we master new skills like swimming, treading, lifting weights, or other athletic and tactical skills. Often acquiring a new skill requires perfect practice, but ...

You may not think about your ankles often. But they play a critical role in supporting your everyday activities, whether you’re training for a marathon or bending to grab your dirty laundry from the ...

Scientists discover that nerve stiffness affects ankle flexibility in older adults but not in younger adults. As people age, joints become less flexible, causing balance problems that lower quality of ...

The foot and ankle complex may not be the first thing cyclists think of when we focus on strengthening our lower body. Usually, muscle groups like the quads and hamstrings are the center of attention ...