Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. According to the guidelines of human anatomy, the ligaments ...

New anatomic structure in the ankle joint described by a team of researchers could explain why many ankle injuries produce chronic pain. New study identifies a ligament in the lateral side of the ...

The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster ...

The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to Penn State researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people ...

Longer toes and a unique ankle structure provide sprinters with the burst of acceleration that separates them from other runners, according to biomechanists. "At the start of a sprint the only way a ...

Objectives To examine the association between foot structure upon entry to military service and subsequent ankle injury during one year of follow-up. Background Ankle injuries are common among ...

A new study helps to explain what separates the fleet-footed from the heavy-footed: ankle structure and toe length. While these aren't the only features that make sprinters fast, subtleties in anatomy ...

A new study helps to explain what separates the fleet-footed from the heavy-footed: ankle structure and toe length. While these aren't the only features that make sprinters fast, subtleties in anatomy ...

Ankle pain is often caused by injuries like sprains, tendonitis, and fractures. Treatment for ankle pain depends on the cause and may include rest, ice, and physical therapy. The most common ankle ...