Are You Experiencing These Symptoms?
- Feeling unsteady while walking
- Frequent stumbling
- Concern about falling
- A history of ankle sprains
- Difficulty regaining balance
Many people are told that strengthening the muscles is the key to preventing falls.
At our clinic, we also pay close attention to ankle mobility.
Imagine trying to stand with your ankle tightly wrapped so that it can barely move.
Without normal ankle movement, it becomes difficult to place your body weight securely over your feet, making balance less stable.
People who have experienced ankle sprains often develop reduced ankle mobility.
In particular, upward movement of the ankle (dorsiflexion) may become limited.
When ankle motion is restricted, balance becomes less stable, increasing the likelihood of stumbling or being unable to recover quickly from a loss of balance.
Improving ankle mobility allows body weight to be supported more effectively and helps maintain a steadier posture during standing and walking.
At our clinic, we evaluate ankle function together with the overall balance of the body.
