The ankle and the Achilles tendon

01/09/2020 48 min Temporada 1 Episodio 23
The ankle and the Achilles tendon

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Episode Synopsis

Today's topics of discussion: • The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle • Does the ankle rotate? • Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone • The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury • Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other exercises for ankle protection and stability • Core, core, core – even for ankle strength • Ankle replacement, ankle fusion and other ankle surgeries

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