Blog for Healthy Ankles
Why Ankle Braces Actually Make Your Ankles Weaker
If you’ve recently suffered a sprained ankle, your first instinct was probably to reach for an ankle brace, some athletic tape, or a tight compression wrap. It makes sense, right? You want to protect the joint, stop the movement, and feel "secure."But here’s [...]
Should you Rest and Ice a Sprained Ankle?
Do not ice a sprained ankle. “Ice and complete rest may delay healing instead of helping.” Gabe Mirkin, M.D., Creator of R.I.C.E. (rest, ice compression, elevation) Everyone knows about R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). In a nut shell, R.I.C.E. [...]
Sprained Ankle Types
Before you begin healing, it's important to know the different kinds of sprained ankle types and grades. But, don't worry, there are only 3 main variations of each and you should have a pretty good idea which is which... Inversion Sprain >> This is the one almost everyone gets... [...]
A Sprained Ankle
Check out this stat: a sprained ankle happens over 25,000 times a day. That's over 9 million sprained ankles every year. Obviously, a lot of people get them through sports and activities, and it is actually the #1 most common sports related injury. But, what's also interesting is how [...]
Ankle Rehab
Ankle Rehab: The Essential Guide to Faster Recovery and Long-Term Stability Every year, millions of individuals worldwide experience ankle injuries, from simple sprains to complex fractures. The journey to recovery starts with understanding the importance of effective ankle rehab. Prioritizing proper rehabilitation techniques not only ensures quicker healing but [...]
Why Ankle Braces Actually Make Your Ankles Weaker
If you’ve recently suffered a sprained ankle, your first instinct was probably to reach for an ankle brace, some athletic tape, or a tight compression wrap. It makes [...]
Should you Rest and Ice a Sprained Ankle?
Do not ice a sprained ankle. “Ice and complete rest may delay healing instead of helping.” Gabe Mirkin, M.D., Creator of R.I.C.E. (rest, ice compression, elevation) [...]
Sprained Ankle Types
Before you begin healing, it's important to know the different kinds of sprained ankle types and grades. But, don't worry, there are only 3 main variations of each and you should have a pretty [...]
A Sprained Ankle
Check out this stat: a sprained ankle happens over 25,000 times a day. That's over 9 million sprained ankles every year. Obviously, a lot of people get them through sports and activities, and it [...]
Ankle Rehab
Ankle Rehab: The Essential Guide to Faster Recovery and Long-Term Stability Every year, millions of individuals worldwide experience ankle injuries, from simple sprains to complex fractures. The journey to recovery starts with understanding the [...]