Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury. Strong ankles support ...

Tone your calves after 55 with four simple moves that boost balance, support your joints, and work better than treadmill ...

If you’ve ever compared your calves to the calves of another, you’re not alone. Due to genetics and environmental factors, all parts of your body will differ from those of other people. But because of ...

If there’s a muscle that often gets overlooked during leg day, it’s the calf muscles and, if you do remember to train them, more often than not, it usually includes quickly smashing out a dozen calf ...

The warm summer months inspire us to embrace our bodies by not covering them up. Our legs should be no different. While we recently spoke to you about developing your thighs over the summer months, ...

Ankle circles are great for improving flexibility in the ankle joint, while also working the lower leg muscles. Sit ...

Build stronger legs after 55 with 4 chair exercises that target your quads, hamstrings, and glutes without painful squats.

Calf raises are a simple yet effective exercise to strengthen the calf muscles, which support the heels. Stand with your ...

Specific foot exercises that activate calf muscles have proven to speed healing of venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. Wounds Advisory Board member Laura Bolton, Ph.D., called for the routine ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...