This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

This is one of the best functional strength exercises you can do after 50 because it directly mirrors movements we do every day. By strengthening the quads and glutes, we reduce pressure on the knees ...

THINK ABOUT ALL the activity taking place on your feet—walking, standing, taking the stairs, running, jumping, squatting, lunging. The ankle supports nearly every movement involving the foot. Training ...

An ankle injury can stop you in your tracks, making running painful or even impossible. Injuries at and below the knee make up approximately 70 percent of all running-related injuries in athletes of ...

I didn’t realize how heavily my yoga practice played into my ankle’s vulnerabilities until I started trail running. Suddenly my highly mobile joints became a liability instead of a strength. More than ...

Longevity was the ultimate health buzzword of this year, but while many conversations centred around expensive and complicated biohacks and treatments, experts are flagging that the key to healthy ...

Learn why it’s important to incorporate balance exercises into your workout routine as you age. Plus, try 6 simple balance exercises today.

Here’s how to do each.

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...