Sprained foot - experts recommend RICE method
When you twist your ankle, what matters most is quick and correct treatment. For minor injuries, the renowned sports physician Dr. Lukas recommends the RICE method, which you can use to treat a tw...
Common injuries in Handball: ankle statistics
Handball, injuries and downtime somehow belong together. In any case, you get this impression if you take a closer look at the injury statistics of different sports. Ankle injuries in particular ar...
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Constantly twisting your ankle, but what to do about it ? Ankle instability is unfortunately a common reality in recreational and professional sports. Around 10 to 20 out of 100 people 1 suffer fro...
Ankle bandage from the pharmacy: Is that always enough for ankle injuries?
Statistics show it clearly: the ankle is particularly frequently affected by sports injuries . Whether after or before an ankle injury - professional and amateur athletes are well advised to effec...
Taping the ankle - what is athletic tape used for?
Sports or physical exercise in general are healthy, regardless of the type of sport. A large number of studies confirm this. However, anyone who engages in sports always involves a certain risk of ...
Torn ligament in ankle: recovery time and what you should know
A torn ankle ligament is the most common sports injury . It usually occurs after an outward twist and can lead to pain, swelling and restricted mobility. One of the most important questions to ask ...
How to stabilize your ankle: 4 effective ankle stability exercises
The ankle is one of the most important structures in our body as it helps us carry our body weight and move. However, the ankle is also prone to injury . It is therefore important to stabilize and ...