When it comes to running performance, joint mobility can be a major factor for speed, efficiency, and reduced injury risk. But if that mobility is limited, it’s possible the stiffness comes not from ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...
Maybe you’re lucky enough to have felt a runner’s high, when the breeze, sun, and your mood make it clear that humans were born to run. On the other hand, maybe you’ve also logged time in waiting ...
Joint flexibility is an important measure of physical fitness in humans, especially when it comes to determining athletic performance. It is responsible for protecting the muscle-tendon unit under ...
Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...
Joint flexibility is an important measure of physical fitness in humans, especially when it comes to determining athletic performance. It is responsible for protecting the muscle-tendon unit under ...
What if your ankle joints feel stiff and painful when you wake up in the morning and take your first step, or when you stand up after sitting down for a long time? What if the ankle makes a 'tuk" ...
Ankle arthritis occurs when the cartilage between your shin bone (tibia) and your top foot bone (talus) wears away. Cartilage is the flexible tissue that cushions your joints and absorbs shock. Loss ...
A 44-year-old female patient presented with pain, stiffness, and swelling in both ankles. Her erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 52 mm/hr; rheumatoid factor negative, C-reactive protein positive, and ...
With psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to have problems with your ankles. You may have joint inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness. It may go along with issues in your feet, knees, and hips ...