Blog for Healthy Ankles

Are you dealing with a sprained ankle and knee pain at the same time? It’s not a coincidence—it’s the kinetic chain. Discover why a stiff, improperly healed ankle is the #1 predictor of serious knee injuries like ACL tears, and learn how the modern "Active Rehab" approach can save [...]

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 [...]

If you play basketball, you know the sound. That sickening pop or crunch when you land on someone’s foot or roll your ankle trying to cross over a defender. In an instant, you go from being the focal point of the offense to hopping off the court, wondering if your [...]

Are tight calves sabotaging your workouts and putting your ankles at risk? Discover why standard calf stretches often fail and how a simple "3-angle" secret can unlock your mobility, improve your squat depth, and protect you from painful sprains. If you've been feeling "stiff" or "locked up," it's time [...]

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 [...]

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 (Chicago Bulls) needed him to elevate themselves to championship contenders. Yet, after just a few games, Derrick rose injured his other knee and is [...]

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 you are able to walk again pain free. But, most physical therapists now recognize that this is a totally [...]

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 give the body the respect it deserves. But, most of the time, we rush back to life and sports way [...]

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 thing, unless they are sidelined for months. Obviously, it is not as serious as a torn ACL in the knee or other more serious [...]

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 they did, then why are people getting 25,000 sprained ankles a day, many in the sport of basketball, most of [...]

Sometimes, success can reveal unforeseen issues. In this case, if your ankle is out of pain in just a few days, you can do too much too quickly. And that happens a lot with people who use HEM. Don't get me wrong, sometimes it takes more than a few [...]

Everyone saw Kobe Bryant go down... it was brutal to watch. He felt a pop as his achilles tendon ruptured. A rough injury, although this tendon is injured more than any other. So, why doesn't it get more attention? The achilles tendon is just below your calf, where it [...]

Are you tired of that "wobbly" feeling every time you step on uneven ground? Discover the real reason behind weak ankles and why traditional braces and "rest and ice" are actually making the problem worse. Learn the modern, science-backed approach to restoring total stability, breaking up old scar tissue, [...]

How in the world can a sprained ankle cause knee pain? Well, it's actually quite simple. The first thing you have to remember is that the foot and ankle are what come into contact with the ground. If you cannot walk correctly, with good body dynamics, then other things [...]

I know what you're thinking... I'm crazy. Hold on before you make that judgment, because I promise I can change your mind. First of all, I do not mean that sprained ankle rest is something you should't do. You should! What I am against and what the research has [...]

Did you know that even after 1 year post injury, up to one third of people still experience sprained ankle pain? To me, that is a shockingly high figure. And, if you factor in that over twenty five thousand people experience a sprained ankle every day, that means that [...]

Knee pain and ankle braces? Am I totally crazy? Well, what is the function of an ankle brace? Isn't it to try and immobilize the ankle joint? Anyone who needs an ankle brace either has a recently sprained ankle or an old [...]