The following protocol is designed to strengthen and increase the flexibility of the muscles surrounding the ankle, which should decrease the chances of incurring another ankle sprain. Most ankle sprains involve the ligaments on the lateral (outside) aspect of the ankle. On the lateral portion of the ankle there are three ligaments which help...
Step 1: To start, the ankle should be placed at 90 degrees. Apply the heel and lace pads and then apply Pre-Wrap to the entire ankle. Step 2: Using the Clock Method: Apply three top anchor strips, overlapping each one: (½ inch starting from the end or insertion of the gastroc or calf muscle...
By Abby Grafft I was recently asked my opinion on the advantages and disadvantages of playing through sports injuries. While I cannot claim to have done everything the “right” way throughout my career as an athlete, I do have some experience with this particular topic. But before I give you my take on the...
The best athletes are those who think the fastest when there’s no time to think. by Brian Stammer, editor of SportsVision Magazine You see it in many sports; athletes that seem to defy nature with uncanny anticipation, split-second moves or perfectly-executed blind passes while under severe pressure from opponents. They’re the types of athletic...
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