Ever wonder why some people seem to be accident prone and repeatedly sprain their ankles? It may not be the Klutz gene, but that their ankles aren't healing to the point they should to allow them the proper balance to avoid such injuries in the future. The New York Times Well blog writes:
| "When you damage the ligament, 'you damage the neuro-receptors as well. Your brain no longer receives reliable signals' from the ankle about how your ankle and foot are positioned in relation to the ground. Your proprioception - your sense of your body's position in space - is impaired. You're less stable and more prone to falling over and re-injuring yourself." |
So whats the good news, Doc?
| "A growing body of research suggests that many of those second (and often third and fourth) sprains could be avoided with an easy course of treatment. Stand on one leg. Try not to wobble. Hold for a minute. Repeat." |
That's as free as they come! Be sure to read the whole article for more specifics, how to make it more challenging for better balance, and a video. So now with proper rehabilitation your weak ankle is no longer an excuse for not trying a new running routine. Just be sure to get plenty of rest to heal well!
| How to Fix Bad Ankles [Well blog] |
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