Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways A sprain is a tear to one or more ligaments, while a fracture is a ...

While sprained ankles need time away from workouts to heal, strengthening the muscles around the ankle can help them recover and prevent further sprains. For minor or moderate sprains, most people can ...

When kids are playing outside or competing on sports teams, injuries are a common occurrence. Ankle sprains in particular go hand-in-hand with the start of football and soccer seasons. Dr. Cindy ...

If you’ve recently hurt your ankle, you may be concerned that you have a sprained or broken ankle. Distinguishing between them can be difficult and an accurate diagnosis often requires an X-ray or ...

After spraining his right ankle in Thursday’s game, Knicks guard Josh Hart didn’t travel with the team on a three-game road ...

Dear Doctors: I twisted my ankle playing soccer, and the coach said it’s sprained. I got it taped and sat out for a few days. It felt better, so I asked to play, but he said no, it still needed time ...

An unexpected misstep, an awkward landing, or a sudden twist – these seemingly innocuous incidents can often lead to a common injury: a sprained foot. Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, ...

What led Novak Djokovic to retire mid-match during the Australian Open semifinal, drawing unexpected boos from the crowd? The 24-time Grand Slam champion, sidelined by a severe hamstring injury, later ...

A sprained wrist can occur when a person partially injures a ligament in their wrist. Ligaments are the strong connective tissues that connect bones to other bones. There are several different ...

CHICAGO -- Turns out, Sammy Sosa's injury is nothing to sneeze at. The Chicago Cubs' star has a sprained ligament in his lower back and is probably headed to the disabled list. Sosa missed Sunday's ...