Try, for example, to perform ankle hops—a simple bouncy jump on the ball of the foot with heels up. “It’s very simple, ... Single-Leg Calf Isometric Hold. Trevor Raab.

When moving forward, you have to understand the action leg is going to do a single hop. It does not matter how far that hop is—two feet, a foot, 18 inches—it is only going from Point A to Point B.

Why it works: This exercise is perfect for runners because single-leg hops challenge a runner’s ability to absorb impact in a single-leg stance, which is very similar to running, says Tamir.

7. Single-Leg Deadlift A spectacular execution of the bodyweight single-leg deadlift. (Photo: Brad Kaminski) Move Type: Strength. How to Do It: Stand with feet hip-width apart; keep a soft bend in ...

Background: Ankle sprains are a common and potentially disabling injury. Successful prediction of susceptibility to ankle sprain injury with a simple test could allow ankle sprain prevention protocols ...

When it comes to your ankles, specifically, repeated ankle sprains can weaken your ligaments and muscles, messing with your stability—making it harder to balance on one leg as a result.

Interventions The subjects performed a jump protocol consisting of a single leg drop-landing from a 40 cm high step, under three randomised conditions: tape, ankle brace and control (neither tape nor ...