Ankles are an important yet often overlooked element of balance and power on the bike. This targeted workout will improve your ankle stability for a stronger pedal stroke.

As is true with every weight-bearing joint in our bodies, the muscles that affect the movement of the joint are the joint’s best friends. I learned this the hard way.

The analyses showed that absolute ankle joint stiffness at the DF15 was significantly associated with muscle shear modulus in young participants, but not in older participants, whereas at the NP ...

Ankle strength and stability are essential for maintaining balance, preventing injuries, and enhancing overall mobility ...

Results Individuals with FAI and MAI displayed significantly greater maximum ankle inversion angles (+5°) and inversion velocities (+50°/s) in the walking and jumping conditions compared to those with ...

The subtalar joint lets you shift on the base of your feet toward the center or the outside. Both joints don’t just need strength in the surrounding muscles, but mobility, too.

These are mainly for fine motor control, such as toe movements. The 10 extrinsic muscles of the foot cross the ankle joint to connect with the leg.

Background Chronic lateral ankle instability afflicts many athletes. The peroneal muscles are the most effective lateral stabilizers whose strength increase might brace the ankle joint complex ...

Stretching This Often Forgotten Muscle Can Seriously Improve Poor Ankle Mobility Weak, stiff ankles can be a pain. This 6-step stretching routine can improve poor ankle mobility, according ...