Feb 13, 2023 / Guide

Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ankle ligaments to overstretch or tear.

Apr 21, 2023 / Guide

Ankle impingement occurs when soft or bony tissues become compressed within the ankle joint at the extreme end of a motion, such as pointing the foot sharply downward.

Jun 9, 2022 / Guide

An ankle fracture occurs when a bone on one or both sides of the ankle is partially or completely broken. Physical therapists help people recover from ankle fractures.

Jul 9, 2019 / Podcast

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Chris Neville, PT, PhD, would like you to consider how that saying applies to your feet and ankles.

Mar 23, 2026 / Guide

Fibularis (or peroneal) tendinopathy is an injury to the tendons on the outside of your lower leg. It causes pain on the outside of the ankle and often affects long-distance runners, basketball players, and dancers. Get the facts on treatment.

Jun 26, 2018 / Guide

Pain is one of the most common symptoms that may lead someone to seek the help of a physical therapist or other health care professional.

Mar 23, 2026 / Guide

Cuboid syndrome causes pain on the outer foot when the cuboid bone shifts out of place—often after an ankle sprain. Physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore strength and movement.

Jul 9, 2024 / Article

Orthopedic (sometimes spelled orthopaedic) physical therapists help to prevent disability and provide physical rehabilitation for people with pain, injury, or disease of the muscles, bones, or joints that limit mobility.

Feb 11, 2019 / Health Tips

There are numerous benefits to running, including improved cardiovascular, mental, and physical health, to name a few. Avid runners would love to live an injury-free life, but unfortunately running can be very hard on the body due to the repetitive impact of the activity.

Sep 21, 2020 / Guide

Knee pain can result from disease, overuse injury, or trauma. It is a broad topic as many conditions are related to or can cause knee pain.