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Posted by: Jenna Swartzentruber, PT, DPT , Brittany H Selhorst, PT, DPT, OCS on Apr 14, 2026

That stinging ankle pain after tumbling or vault landings isn’t something gymnasts should ignore. Learn how tight calves and limited ankle motion can lead to anterior ankle impingement, the signs to watch for, and how mobility and eccentric strength work can help reduce pain and protect performance.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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