The ankle evertors and inverters power the rotation of the ankle inward and outward. Strengthening these muscles is key in ...

Reasons for ankle pain range from ankle sprain to kidney failure. Ankle bones bear the weight of the body and ankle pain while running can be a sign of injury to any part of ankle joint.

Discover symptoms & causes of a sprained ankle- something that can happen when you plant your foot awkwardly, or when the ground is uneven, or when you stretch it more than it's used to.

Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...

Sinus tarsi syndrome is when increased pressure in this area, or problems with the ankle joint, results in inflammation, pain, and instability in the foot.

But by strengthening your tibialis muscles and improving ankle stability, you can reduce the pressure on your shins and ...

Medical Mysteries Medical Mysteries: A rolled ankle set this runner down a painful path Years of problems followed her seemingly minor injury. The diagnosis came after one doctor listened to her ...

The anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament is evaluated for hypertrophy. The ankle joint can be dorsiflexed to identify both soft tissue and bony impingement.

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. The pa ...

Gout is often seen in the big toes, but it can affect any joint in your body, including your ankle. Learn how to manage gout flare-ups in your ankle.

Knee pain can occur in teens and adolescents for many reasons. It commonly happens from exercise but can be due to rapid skeletal growth or a health condition.