We know how to protect ourselves from bigger injuries — wearing a helmet while biking, holding the railing while walking down the stairs, choosing comfortable, supportive shoes. But sometimes, it’s ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Dorsiflexion is one of the two main movements at your ankle joint. It occurs when the top of your foot moves closer to your shin bone (tibia). Think of ...

Discover how these four simple calves stretches can improve your flexibility and recovery after walking or running.

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Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

Calf raises are a simple yet effective exercise to strengthen the calf muscles, which support the heels. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, slowly rise onto your toes, hold for a few seconds, then ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the sole of the foot. People can use stretching exercises and self-massage to relieve pain and inflammation. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the ...

If you do want a stretch, cross your arms in front of your body, then pull your arms back behind you as far as possible. At ...