Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ankle Joint

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

Introduction to Joints

Introduction to Joints

The adult human body usually has 206 bones, and except for the hyoid bone in the neck, each bone is connected to at least one other bone. Joints are the location where bones come together. Many joints allow for movement between the bones. At these joints, the articulating surfaces of the adjacent bones can move smoothly against each other. However, the bones of other joints may be joined by connective tissue or cartilage. These joints are designed for stability and provide little or no movement.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Co-Creating an Intervention to Prevent Injuries in Police Force Recruits: A Concept Mapping Study of Police Force Recruits, Police Force Staff, Health Professionals, and Research Experts.

Sports medicine - open·2026

Same author

Acute effects of marathon running on the heart: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2026

Same author

Composite severity score for race-related incidents in cycling.

British journal of sports medicine·2026

Same author

Exercise as a preventive and therapeutic strategy for non-communicable diseases in people living with HIV: evidence, mechanisms and clinical implications.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2026

Same author

Daily stress, sleep, fatigue and muscle soreness and their associations with injury and time loss in Para athletes: a 50-week prospective study.

BMJ open sport & exercise medicine·2026

Same author

Are usual concussion tools universally applicable? Challenges in concussion management in West African football - a qualitative study.

Journal of science and medicine in sport·2026

Same journal

[Presence of Dermatologists on Social Media: Perception of the Portuguese Population].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026

Same journal

[Sexual Health in Oncology Patients and Cancer Survivors: A Structured Protocol to Address an Unmet Clinical Need at IPO-Porto].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026

Same journal

Hyperthermia in a Teenager: Is it Just a Heat Stroke?

Acta medica portuguesa·2026

Same journal

Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa as the Inaugural Manifestation of Hairy Cell Leukemia.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026

Same journal

Alopecia Neoplastica from Breast Carcinoma: When Hair Loss Hides Something Else.

Acta medica portuguesa·2026

Same journal

[Burnout Among Residents: A Current Perspective].

Acta medica portuguesa·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

Published on: October 28, 2022

How fundamental knowledge aids implementation: ankle sprains as an example.

Evert Verhagen¹

¹Department of Public and Occupational Health, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Acta Medica Portuguesa

|July 2, 2013

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

External measures and neuromuscular training effectively prevent recurrent ankle sprains and are cost-beneficial. However, clinical implementation lags despite proven effectiveness for ankle sprain prevention.

More Related Videos

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

Published on: March 1, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

A Mouse Model of Ankle-Subtalar Complex Joint Instability

Published on: October 28, 2022

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

A Passive Ankle Dorsiflexion Testing System for an In Vivo Model of Overuse-induced Tendinopathy

Published on: March 1, 2024

Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

High-quality studies confirm the effectiveness of external measures (taping, bracing) and neuromuscular training for preventing ankle sprains.
Recurrent ankle sprains are common, yet clinical practice lags in implementing proven preventive strategies.
Existing research highlights the cost-effectiveness of these preventive measures.

Purpose of the Study:

To bridge the gap between fundamental knowledge and clinical application in ankle sprain prevention.
To establish a clear link between biomechanical/neurophysiological adaptations and functional improvements from preventive interventions.
To guide the development of essential, effective, and user-friendly ankle sprain prevention programs.

Main Methods:

Review of existing high-quality studies on ankle sprain prevention.
Analysis of biomechanical and neurophysiological adaptations associated with preventive measures.
Evaluation of clinical and functional outcomes in relation to preventive strategies.

Main Results:

External measures and neuromuscular training are effective and cost-beneficial for ankle sprain prevention.
A comprehensive understanding of the underlying adaptations driving effectiveness is lacking.
Significant opportunities exist for a translational approach to optimize prevention programs.

Conclusions:

Despite proven effectiveness, ankle sprain prevention is underutilized in clinical practice.
Translational research is needed to refine prevention programs, reduce user burden, and maintain efficacy.
Further investigation into the biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms is crucial for optimizing ankle sprain recurrence prevention.