Do Weak Ankles Affect Balance?

Your ankle joints and muscles experience a lot of wear and tear every day, which can take a toll over time. Weak ankles can affect your balance and increase your risk of sprains, which can lead to chronic instability.

Does ankle strength affect balance?

Conclusion. Stability, ankle plantarflexor strength, and eversion range of motion is declined with aging. In addition, strength of ankle plantarflexor and eversion range of motion is significantly correlated with balance stability.

Can weak ankles cause falls?

Problems that contribute to falls include osteoarthritis, unstable foot and ankle joints and pain, weak muscles, Dropfoot (Hemiplegia), posterior tibial tendonitis, tendon contraction, peripheral neuropathy, flatfeet, malformations in the toes, Equinus Foot, Charcot Foot, gait abnormality; and lack of muscle ...