Ray Allen and his Sprained Ankle

Ray Allen still has a sore right ankle.  He sprained it in March and sat for six games.  Within 5 games of Allen's ankle flared up again.  Obviously, the ankle was not fully healed and he played too soon.  The pressure to return quickly in the NBA is immense.  And the level of athletic fitness in the NBA is the highest in the world, so it is no surprise that his ankle didn't hold up.

That is why we specifically advise that a person with a sprained ankle waist until their ankle is fully healed before participating in sports again.  Getting back too quickly means you will be at a much higher risk of re-injury.  So, we always suggest waiting until the ankle is fully healed.

Fortunately, when you use H.E.M., your ankle will heal much faster and better than other conventional treatments.  So, it's not a matter of waiting months, but certainly a week or two is not too much to ask to make sure your ankle is ready for the next physically challenge on your agenda.

Just be a little patient, so that your ankle is ready, which will end up saving you a lot more time assuming you avoid future injuries to the ankle.  And don't forget, a strong, mobile ankle also protects the knees, which is obviously a very serious injury.

So, get to healing your ankle with H.E.M. and wait until your ankle is fully healed!

Kelly Clarkson gets a Sprained Ankle

You would have to look close, but it's a fact that Kelly Clarkson sprained her ankle only moments before taking the stage for the taping of the VAS Celebrates Soul last night on VH1.  We have to give her props for putting on high heels and going on stage and performing.  It must have been very painful!

Here is Kelly in her own words:

Funny part of the evening is I twisted my ankle in a pair of heels right before the show started in a freakin' pot hole on the street!. Hurt like hell but still one of my favorite shows I’ve ever been a part of!”

Kelly, we hope you won't just follow R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and will give H.E.M. a try, so you can heal up the right way.  We know you don't want to have ankle pain the next time you perform!  We wish you the best!

Osi Umenyiora's ankle could sideline him a month

It's football season and that means a lot of sprained ankles.  Not because they are necessary, but because pro athletes rarely have strong, flexible ankles.  They have incurred so many ankle injuries over their careers that when they get to the pro level, it is just a regular occurrence.

But, what most people do not understand is that the ankle weakness actually inhibits their performance tremendously.  Not to mention the downtime and loss revenue from being injured.  Remember, strong ankles mean a stronger, healthier athlete and one at a lower risk of injury.

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora suffered a sprained ankle in the second quarter of Monday night's 49-24 loss at New Orleans and did not return.


Giants coach Tom Coughlin said he did not know the extent of Umenyiora's ankle injury immediately after the game.


Team officials declined to specify which ankle. Giants officials initially said Umemyiora was probable to return, but early in the second half he was listed as out for the remainder of the game.


Linebacker Mark Herzlich also suffered a sprained ankle, but said X-rays taken came back negative. However, he did not return to the game because there was pain in the ankle and it was sore.

Slow-healing ankles, feet playing havoc at fantasy crunch time

A lot of people think that pro athletes have the best care and the best trainers. In some cases yes, but it's not always what you might think. In most cases, athletes are pressured into playing injured and their injuries just keep getting worse. In other cases, athletes are not given the right tools to heal completely before getting back out on the field.

The bottom line is that people (even pro athletes and trainers) still hold onto the old model of healing an ankle sprain. And that means rest, ice and wait. And that means very badly healing ankles that take a long time. It really does take active rehab to heal an ankle AND reduce the risk of injury. An ankle sprain is not a necessary injury, but it is the #1 sports related injury, because athletes do not take the time or care to heal properly. But, doing so can be a real life saver to a career and the team itself. And don't forget, strong, mobile ankles translates into faster, more agile athletes.

But, unfortunately, many people, even pros are still doing the wrong things regarding their ankles and they are paying the price. Just take a look below at what Bill Carroll, a Sports Illustrated commentator, says about ankle sprains...

We've gotten to the point where high ankle sprains are just "HAS" in the discussion. It's common enough now to have its own acronym, but there's still not a lot of understanding. While no high ankle sprain is good, like any sprain, there are degrees of sprain. A sprain is a tearing of a ligament, in this case the one between the tibia and fibula, and yes, mild tearing means a mild, low-grade sprain. Peterson's low-grade sprain leaves the medical staff some hope he can be back this week, even in a limited role. That said, he'll need to do more than just run. That's the easy part, so don't be fooled by "Peterson's running at practice!" reports. His ability (or inability) to accelerate and cut will be the tough part. The Vikings will give Peterson every chance to play, but Toby Gerhart is more likely to be back at RB1 this week.

How Does H.E.M. Compare with other Ankle Rehab Programs?

We get a lot of questions regarding H.E.M. versus other rehab programs.  First of all, we have to make a distinction between at home rehab programs and PT (Physical Therapist) specialists.  For the purposes of this article, we are going to focus on at home rehab programs, since that is the purpose of H.E.M.

If you have the time and the money, going to see a PT specialist is a great option.  If they really know what they are doing, they will be able to watch how you walk, run, stand, etc... to see exactly which muscles are tight or weak.  They will be able to manually make changes on your feet, ankles and calves as well as design a unique program just for you.  The downside of this is that they are expensive and it is time consuming.

Scott Malin developed H.E.M., because the reality is that most people do not have the time or money for a PT specialist and need a rehab program they can follow at home that will give them great results.  And there is nothing out there that comes close to comparing with the advanced techniques Scott has developed and implemented in this ankle treatment system.

Truthfully, it is hard to compare H.E.M. to any other ankle rehab program, because there aren't any that do what H.E.M. can do for you.  For example, H.E.M. is much more than a few exercises and stretches. It is a complete rehab system that incorporates the most effective healing techniques used for injuries that can be applied to the ankle.  And when it comes to the exercise and stretching system, it incorporates special techniques that are not seen in any other ankle rehab system.

For example, stretching alone does not increase muscle flexibility and range of motion.  There are special techniques necessary to get out knots, scar tissue and adhesions that block your ability to have a healthy range of motion.  The complete H.E.M. Sprained Ankle Rehab System will show you exactly how to easily and quickly remove these barriers to healing so you get the most out of every stretch and exercise.

And speaking of exercises, H.E.M. is the only system that incorporates not only a complete rehab exercise program, but also a complete prehab exercise program too!  That's really important, because once your ankle is healed, you will want to keep doing a few exercises that will really ramp up the strength in your ankles and protect them from future sprains!

The last fundamental difference between H.E.M. and the other programs out there is the fact that H.E.M. does not require or promote the use of equipment or ankle braces.  It is our belief that ankle braces, wraps, tape, etc... actually weaken your ankles and put you at risk for knee, hip and back injuries.  For example, it has been convincingly shown that an ankle brace can increase the risk of an ACL tear in the knee.  It is so much better to simply have strong, flexible ankles that increase your speed and agility and decrease your risk of injury.  And that is exactly what the H.E.M. Sprained Ankle system will do for you.

One last note- we created H.E.M. to be easy to follow and understand and quick to do.  We want you to heal a sprained ankle quickly and then be at a lower risk in the future.  That is our whole goal and we have a 100% money back guarantee to back it up.  We wish you the best of luck on healing your sprained ankle and hope you will download H.E.M. now so you can start getting out of pain today.  Own your copy of the H.E.M. Sprained Ankle System.