The HEM Blog
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High Ankle Sprain
High Ankle Sprain A high ankle sprain, also knowns as a syndesmotic ankle sprain (SAS) is somewhat different than what most people consider a "normal" sprained ankle. A high ankle sprain occurs ABOVE the ankle joint, when the lower leg and foot twist outward (external rotation). Only about 15% of all [...]
Strong Ankles
Strong Ankles Strong ankles will give you good stability, balance, range of motion and the ability to generate power safely. This will not only improve overall movement and sports performance, but also dramatically reduce the risk of re-injury without the need for ankle braces, tape, etc... And since the [...]
How to Improve Balance
How to Improve Balance Why do Most People have Poor Balance? Balance refers to the ability to maintain a line of gravity within a base of support. In other words, it means the ability not to fall down. All you have to do is look at a one year old to [...]
How to create powerful agility for sports performance and injury protection
Agility What is Agility? Agility refers to your ability to change direction safely and quickly. It is absolutely essential to sports performance and critical to keeping your body from getting injured. For example, poor agility is one of the #1 reasons people get sprained ankles... i.e. if your body [...]
Kettlebell Split Squat
Kettlebell Split Squat Pure Awesomeness! The split squat is one of my favorite exercises.... It works the entire body and has the added bonus of challenging ankle stability and overall balance. But, it really focuses in on the core and glutes/hips. And that has SO MANY BENEFITS... Mainly, it [...]
Gordon Miller Healed his Ankle Fast
HEM CASE STUDY Gordon Miller and The Spartan Beast Gordon Miller was training for the epic Spartan race, but he had one problem... a badly sprained ankle! Watch how Gordon applied H.E.M. to heal his ankle FULLY & FAST! HEM CASE STUDY Gordon Miller and [...]
A Sprained Ankle and Knee Pain
A Sprained Ankle and Knee Pain It may be very surprising to hear that the knees and ankles are closely related, but the simple fact is that a sprained ankle can lead to a serious knee injury or pain down the line... It may sound somewhat shocking that an [...]
Athletic Shoes that can Lead to Sprained Ankles
Athletic Shoes that lead to Sprained Ankles I have a very different approach to shoes than most people. My experience has been that expensive athletic shoes today, for the most part, may seem scientific and modern, but they do not work well with the functionality of the body. In [...]
Top 3 Ways to Unlock Athletic Potential
3 Ways to Unlock Athletic Potential I have spent years training celebrities and athletes to get them to the top of their game. Through years of experience, I learned the hard way what works and what doesn't. I have distilled all of this knowledge into 3 easy to follow steps [...]
Side Lunge
How to do a Side Lunge The Importance of the Side Lunge The side lunge is an extremely important exercise for improving knee and ankle stability as well as increasing glute strength. It is often overlooked as an exercise, because it involves moving laterally (side to side) and most [...]
Calf Raises
How to do Calf Raises Calf raises are an extremely important exercises for strengthening the ankles and calves. Interestingly, few people actually do calf raises and even fewer know how to do them correctly. So, first, let me just tell why they are so important. The feet are what [...]
Ankle Braces Increase Sprains
Ankle Braces Increase Risk of Sprains WATCH THIS Ankle Braces Increase Risk of Sprains WATCH THIS Ankle Braces Increase Risk of Sprains WATCH THIS [...]
Sprained Ankle Basketball
Sprained Ankles & Basketball 5 Tips to Protect your Ankles A sprained ankle is the #1 most common injury in basketball. Actually, it is the #1 most common sports related injury, period (25,000 a day or 9,000,000 a year). I have played basketball for many, many years and that [...]
Calf Stretch
How to do a Calf Stretch A good calf stretch is vitally important to the ankles, feet and overall movement. Remember, your feet are what come into contact with the ground and tight calves will severely inhibit your ability to move safely and effectively. That puts your ankles at [...]
HEM Ankle Rehab – Best Treatment for a Sprained Ankle
STOP! Just one sprained ankle could hurt for life! WATCH THE #1 MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE 1 in 3 PEOPLE IN PAIN 1 YEAR LATER* 2,000 FEWER STEPS A DAY, FOR LIFE** 4x MORE LIKELY TO SPRAIN ANKLES*** *Evid Based Med 2008; [...]
Gordon Miller Healed his Ankle Fast
HEM CASE STUDY Gordon Miller and The Spartan Beast Gordon Miller was training for the epic Spartan race, but he had one problem... a badly sprained ankle! Watch how Gordon applied H.E.M. to heal [...]
A Sprained Ankle and Knee Pain
A Sprained Ankle and Knee Pain It may be very surprising to hear that the knees and ankles are closely related, but the simple fact is that a sprained ankle can lead to a [...]
Athletic Shoes that can Lead to Sprained Ankles
Athletic Shoes that lead to Sprained Ankles I have a very different approach to shoes than most people. My experience has been that expensive athletic shoes today, for the most part, may seem scientific [...]
Top 3 Ways to Unlock Athletic Potential
3 Ways to Unlock Athletic Potential I have spent years training celebrities and athletes to get them to the top of their game. Through years of experience, I learned the hard way what works [...]
Side Lunge
How to do a Side Lunge The Importance of the Side Lunge The side lunge is an extremely important exercise for improving knee and ankle stability as well as increasing glute strength. It is [...]
Calf Raises
How to do Calf Raises Calf raises are an extremely important exercises for strengthening the ankles and calves. Interestingly, few people actually do calf raises and even fewer know how to do them correctly. [...]
Ankle Braces Increase Sprains
Ankle Braces Increase Risk of Sprains WATCH THIS Ankle Braces Increase Risk of Sprains WATCH THIS [...]
Sprained Ankle Basketball
Sprained Ankles & Basketball 5 Tips to Protect your Ankles A sprained ankle is the #1 most common injury in basketball. Actually, it is the #1 most common sports related injury, period (25,000 a [...]
Calf Stretch
How to do a Calf Stretch A good calf stretch is vitally important to the ankles, feet and overall movement. Remember, your feet are what come into contact with the ground and tight calves [...]
HEM Ankle Rehab – Best Treatment for a Sprained Ankle
STOP! Just one sprained ankle could hurt for life! WATCH THE #1 MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE 1 in 3 PEOPLE IN PAIN 1 YEAR LATER* 2,000 FEWER STEPS A DAY, [...]
HEM Ankle Rehab Free Download
Is HEM Ankle Rehab Free? I have seen a lot of people on the web asking about a HEM Ankle Rehab free download. Of course, everyone loves a good deal and nothing is better [...]
Is HEM Ankle Rehab a Scam?
I have seen a number of posts on the internet asking, "Is HEM Ankle Rehab a scam?" I do not take it personally and fully understand that most people are skeptical by nature. Believe me, [...]
Sprained Ankle Rehab
Sprained Ankle Rehab No one person is exactly like anyone else. We are not robots. We all have our past injuries, habits and ways of moving that are unique... Plus, we all have our [...]
A Sprained Ankle: The Most Common Injury
A Sprained Ankle A sprained ankle is the most common sport's related injury. They happen across all sports, all ages and all fitness levels. Most people do not think of a sprained ankle as [...]
Derrick Rose : Did Ankle Sprains cause his Knee Injuries?
Derrick Rose: Did sprained ankles cause his knee injuries? Everyone awaited the return of Derrick Rose with their breath held. He was one of the biggest stars of the NBA and an entire franchise [...]
Treatment of a Sprained Ankle
Treatment of a Sprained Ankle A good sprained ankle treatment is the most important thing to consider after a sprain. Most people will tell you to just rest, ice, compress and elevate your ankle until [...]
Healing Sprained Ankles Fully is SO important
Healing Sprained Ankles is Important Most people do not take the time to allow their body to properly and fully heal from an injury. It takes some persistence and time and you have to [...]
A Sprained Ankle can Lead to More Serious Injuries
A Sprained Ankle can Lead to More Serious Injuries A sprained ankle, if not healed properly, can and very often does lead to more injuries. Most people think a sprained ankle is a minor [...]
Run Pain Free
Run Pain Free Yes, you can run pain free, but if you talk to anyone who runs a lot, you will quickly learn that they are in some kind of pain. It may be [...]
Do Basketball Shoes Protect Against Ankle Sprains?
Basketball Shoes & Ankle Sprains Everyone who plays basketball believes that you HAVE to wear high top basketball shoes to protect against ankle sprains. But do these shoes actually protect your ankles? Well, if [...]