How can I prevent ankle pain?

How can I prevent ankle pain?

You may not always be able to prevent ankle pain. But you can keep your bones, ligaments and tendons strong by maintaining good health. To prevent ankle pain caused by injuries, you should:

• Maintain a healthy weight: Carrying extra weight puts excess pressure on your joints, including your ankles.
• Strengthen other muscles: By keeping other muscles strong, you’ll support your ankles and reduce your risk of injury.
• Stop if you feel pain: Don’t ignore pain. If a movement or activity is uncomfortable, take a break. See your provider if the pain doesn’t get better. Continuing to exercise through pain can make injuries worse.
• Warm up properly: Stretch before exercising. Muscles and soft tissues (like ligaments and tendons) are less likely to be damaged when they’re warm.