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 ...
A torn ligament in the ankle is the most common sports injury. It usually occurs after the ankle rolls outward and can lead to pain, swelling, and limited mobility. One of the most important questi...
Stabilize your ankle: These 4 effective exercises will help you succeed
The ankle is one of the most important structures in our body because it helps us to carry our body weight and move around. However, the ankle is also vulnerable to injury. That's why it's importan...
Study: what is the best ankle brace for sprains in sport?
As part of a study led by Steffen Willwacher, Professor of Biomechanics and Fundamentals of Engineering Sciences at the University of Offenburg, the best ankle brace for sports has now been establi...
Sprained ankle vs. broken ankle: What's the difference?
It can be difficult to diagnose the difference between a broken and a sprained ankle. Sprained and broken ankles can cause similar symptoms such as pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. However, ...
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A wrong landing after a jump, a nasty twist during a tackle, and suddenly it’s happened: The sharp pain in your ankle usually signals nothing good. A diagnosis of a torn ligament in the ankle is a ...
Ligament Strain: Symptoms, Duration, and How to Speed Up Recovery
A misstep while jogging, tripping on a curb, or a careless move during soccer—a ligament strain is one of the most common sports injuries. It most often affects the ankle, but the knee is also freq...
Kinesiophobia: When fear of injury slows you down and how to overcome it
You're standing on the field, the ball is coming toward you, but a completely different scenario is playing out in your head: What if I twist my ankle again? What if I tear a ligament? This mental ...
Heal a Sprained Ankle Overnight: What Actually Works
A sudden twist, an awkward landing, or a misstep during your workout — and just like that, you're nursing an injured ankle. If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re in pain and looking for answers...
Swollen ankle: causes, symptoms, and quick relief
Have you twisted your ankle and now have a swollen ankle? Here you can find out everything you need to know about the main causes and symptoms, and get quick tips on how to relieve the swelling. Wh...
Common injuries in soccer - how to reduce your personal risk
Whether you are a district league player, a particularly ambitious amateur soccer player, a semi-professional player or a licensed player in the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga - injuries are omnipresent...
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