Are you a dancer who does releve, jumping/leaping, en point or wearing heels? Do you realize the importance of strong and stable ankles? Dancing with ankle pain or limitations is no fun and can slow ability to learn new techniques. In extreme cases, too many dancers...
If you play volleyball, you are probably going to sprain one or both of your ankles. Maybe it will be from chasing down a chaotic out of system ball, or perhaps from a foot-on-foot collision under the net. We can’t always prevent these awkward on-court moments, but...
As a member of the US Figure Skating Medical Network, been learning how to help skin and skating boots get along to prevent figure skating skin injuries. Tight-fitting boots rubbing against the skin of ankles and feet can leave marks. Figure skating skin injuries...
Working with Olympic level male and female volleyball players has allowed me a unique appreciation for common volleyball injuries. Since there are six players on the court, I will identify six common volleyball injuries with a focus on key prevention tips for players...
What side of the net do sports medicine experts land on when discussing volleyball ankle braces? There’s little doubt that ankle sprains are the most common acute injury in indoor volleyball. The debate begins when recommending for or against the use of...
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