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 ...

A sprained toe can happen for many reasons and affect people of all ages. Sprained toes are often tender and painful. However, it is still possible to move them. The toes contain joints that enable a ...

For a mild ankle sprain, apply an ice pack to the area every few hours. Wear a compression bandage to reduce swelling and immobilize the ankle. Rest for a few days, then start doing some light ...

A sprained finger occurs when the ligaments that connect and support the bones and joints of the finger are damaged. Symptoms can include pain, swelling, and a finger that is difficult to move. For ...

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 ...

Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), so she knows how to get your body back on track when it's out of line.

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 Causes a Sprained Wrist? A sprained wrist is a common injury for athletes and nonathletes alike. All it takes is a momentary loss of balance. If you slip, you instinctively use your hand to break ...