ankle
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Arteta, who says it was done to get "everybody in the best rhythm", said Hincapie's ankle injury was more serious than Zubimendi's.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
It is unclear how serious Hincapie's injury is, although he was seen clutching his right ankle as he was carried off by goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The wobbliness, he says, plus the added height of max-cushion shoes, also increases the risk of twisting an ankle or falling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Reaves, who tweaked his ankle in practice, still went through his pregame warmup routine Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
And that’s exactly what Jay, already ankle deep in the sucking mud, was doing.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
As well as broken or uneven steps, weak ankles or knees and inappropriate footwear, a variety of other factors can lead to falls, the CDC says.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Most human ankles, in comparison, can flex by roughly 20 degrees.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
In a recent game at Golden State, her dribble behind the back to create space for a 3-pointer left a Valkyries player staggering backward and grabbing her ankles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
“There’s indecision, and catching a baseball at your ankles kind of speaks to where his head is at right now,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Another time, Danny woke up to find his ankles tied with Mrs. Garner’s craft ribbon.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
