Do some people have weak ankles?

Yup. I twisted mine all the time playing basketball. My ankles are weak AF.

I was extremely active growing up. Just last week, I was walking down a hill and there was a hole, and I turned my ankle, where all my weight was, and just got up and didn't feel anything.

I have a weak wrist, I damaged it when I was young and had recurring injuries throughout middle school and high school. I haven't hurt it in years, but it still aches from time to time. I obviously don't play sports as much(forced in PE or otherwise) as I grew older. I do enjoy outdoor activities, but they are pretty low risk for wrist injuries. The most common cause for my wrist injuries was catching myself falling towards a hard floor, usually a basketball court. I did injure it once when I fell at work, my heart rate just went to near nothing and I passed out, doctors blamed exhaustion after working countless days on end after Hurricane Gustav.

I tore 3 ligaments playing soccer. shite still gives me issues

I used to sprain/twist mine often from basketball in my 20s but it’s been over a decade since I’ve had a sprain. I know they can take a while to fully heal, even if you think it’s healed.

I also run hills now and do other exercises that help strengthen them. The Foot Rocker thing has been a good addition.

Yeah, I though I had some decent ankles, never had mor that a mild sprain playing basketball etc, but tried Ice skating....damn...

I’ve always wondered about this because I was very prone to ankle sprains playing sports growing up. I’ve probably sprained an ankle at least a dozen times in my life. I have very high arches and have wondered if that has contributed.


Of note, I’m also a clutz so that may have more to do with it.

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