A high ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of one or more of the ligaments that hold the bottom end of the lower leg bones together. There are 2 long bones in the lower leg, the tibia and the fibula that run from the knee down to the ankle. Most of a ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. Sprained ankles and broken ankles can both ...

The Carolina Panthers may have to keep on pounding without their starting quarterback. Young exited the game late in the third quarter following a sack by Jets defensive lineman Jowon Briggs. He would not return. Head coach Dave Canales was asked about the ...

It had me wondering if I could be getting more out of my walking routine by strapping some on myself ... without being conditioned as this can lead to a risk of injury,” says Wu. “Ankle weights can cause muscle imbalances, loss of balance and strain ...

CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose sprained his left ankle Monday in the fourth quarter of the Bulls' 96-95 win over the Indiana Pacers. Hewas then ruled out for the rest of the game. Despite the injury, Rose was upbeat after the game and is confident he can return ...

Braun rolled his ankle in the first half Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers and did not return to the game.

A sprained ankle occurs when a person stretches or tears the ligaments in the ankle. An ankle fracture occurs when someone breaks one or more of the bones in their ankle. A sprained ankle may cause discomfort, but symptoms are usually less severe than ...