About 1 in 5 people have Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH), which means nearly 20 percent of backpackers could have joints that can move farther than the "normal" range of motion. Although many ...

Plantar flexion is the movement that allows you to press the gas pedal of your car. It also allows ballet dancers to stand on their toes. The term plantar flexion refers to the movement of the foot in ...

Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PTKey TakeawaysWalking backward on a treadmill helps improve balance and mobility.

Flexibility is the ability of your joints to move through their full range of motion without pain or stiffness. It also refers to the pliability of the muscles that support the joints. Flexible ...

If you were constructing a Jenga tower, you’d do everything you could to keep its foundation stable so it stays upright—and the same thinking applies to your body. Toes, in particular, tend to get ...