Background Despite massive research efforts, it remains unclear how mechanical ankle instability (MAI) and functional ankle instability (FAI) affect joint control in the situation of ankle sprain.

Your ankle is where your calf bone (fibula), shin bone (tibia), and talus bone come together. It is considered a synovial joint, which is the term used for an area where bones move against each other.

4 Diabetic Charcot arthropathy most frequently involves tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) joints (type 1), followed by hindfoot joints (type 2), the ankle joint (type 3A), the posterior calcaneus (type ...

Shoes for ankle support are designed to provide stability and support to the ankle joint, reducing the risk of sprains and other injuries. They come in a variety of styles, including running shoes ...

Methods: By detecting the threshold of passive movement, ankle and knee joint kinaesthesis was measured in 21 elderly long term tai chi practitioners (TC group), 20 elderly long term swimmers/runners ...

However, natural aging processes often lead to a decline in muscle strength, flexibility and joint stability. Additionally, certain conditions like arthritis or previous injuries can further ...