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Three Ways to Prevent Ankle Injuries

By Youth1, 06/27/18, 12:00PM PDT

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Remember, your ankles bear the brunt of most of the impact, but you also need your feet to get through everyday things such as simply walking to school or going up and down the stairs in your house.

Whether you’re a sprinter, a thrower or a jumper, at some point in time you will feel the effects of a long track and field season on your ankles and nursing your feet throughout the season is key if you want to remain healthy. As a young athlete, learning how to take care of your body now is crucial so you can have a lengthy career on the track.

BE CONSISTENT

Track and field recovery is a lengthy process. You will spend a lot of time taking ice baths, and while it’s nothing close to a day at the spa, you will feel 10 times better.