Grade 1 Ankle Sprain Symptoms A grade 1 ankle sprain is the least severe of the three grades of injury. Grade 1 usually means NO tearing of the ligaments in the ankle. Instead, you should have some over-stretching of the ligaments. There is usually some mild pain, swelling and [...]

Grade 2 Ankle Sprain Symptoms A grade 2 ankle sprain is considered a moderate injury. It is not as severe as a grade 3, but definitely more serious than a grade 1 sprain. Grade 2 usually means partial tearing of the ligaments in the ankle. Of course, before you [...]

Grade 3 Ankle Sprain Symptoms A grade 3 ankle sprain is the most severe and serious of the 3 different grades of sprained ankle. It occurs when the ligament is fully torn, causing a complete loss of stability in the affected joint. Because of the severity of the injury, [...]

Whether you have a new ankle sprain or an old injury that never healed properly, your ankles will be weak, unstable and have poor range of motion. If you don't heal that ankle properly, this can set you up for a lifetime of frustration and pain. For example, if [...]

When you get a sprained ankle, there will be all kinds of damage. The ligaments in the foot, ankle and calf will be negatively affected. There may be swelling, bruising, pain and difficulty walking. It may seem like a minor injury, but we will explain why it is so [...]

A sprained ankle is the most common sports related injury. It happens about 25,000 times a day. Unfortunately, most people think it's not a big deal and they use rest and ice and wait, which leads to long term chronic pain and other issues... Research shows that waiting for [...]

The best sprained ankle treatment at home is one that addresses the inherent damage and weakness caused by an ankle sprain. When your ankle first gets injured, it's going to swell and cause a lot of pain. You may be able to walk with a limp or you may [...]

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 sprained [...]

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 ankles and [...]

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 see what [...]

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 cannot change direction safely, [...]

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 builds up strength [...]

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 HEM Ankle Rehab to heal his ankle FULLY & FAST! HEM CASE STUDY  Gordon [...]

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 injury that seems somewhat tame ( [...]

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 fact, they force the body into bad [...]

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 that will unlock athletic potential [...]

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 people focus on front to back or up and down. In other [...]

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 come into contact with the [...]

Ankle braces increase sprains. Yes, I said it. Here comes another bold statement... in most cases, ankle braces are terrible for your ankles and the rest of your body, especially your knees. In other words, ankle braces can lead to more sprained [...]

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 means I have sprained my ankle many, many times. I [...]

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 high risk for a sprain and [...]

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 than free, right? But, I would ask you to consider the following points: It took years of research and work [...]

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, I am too! So, let me address people's concerns and explain why HEM Ankle [...]

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 own fitness levels. And that means, we come to an injury differently than anyone else. Your threshold of pain [...]

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 a serious injury. After all, most people feel okay again after 4 - 8 weeks even if they [...]