Ankle

The ankle is a joint found at the junction of the leg and foot that is important for ambulation. The ankle’s primary need is mobility. Increasing also our ankle flexibility can help improve agility-based activities, such as running, swimming, and weightlifting.

Ankle injuries or the common dysfunctions of the ankle can be a sign of a lack of ankle mobility. The most common are:

• Ankle fracture
• Ankle arthritis
• Ankle instability
• Ankle tendinitis
• Anterior compartment syndrome
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Peroneal tendon rupture
• Fracture of the lateral malleolus
• Osteoarthritis of the ankle
• Lateral ankle instability
• Peroneal tendinitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Ankle bursitis
• Ankle dislocation
• Ankle ligament damage
• Anterior ankle instability
• Anterior tibialis tendinitis
• Ruptured ankle tendon
• Medial malleolus bursitis