Wrist/Ankle Fractures

A wrist or ankle fracture happens when one of the bones in your wrist or ankle breaks, usually from a fall, sudden twist, or strong impact. This often happens in sports when you land the wrong way, try to catch yourself with your hands, or roll your ankle while running or jumping. Signs of a fracture include sharp pain, swelling, bruising, and trouble moving or putting weight on the area. If your balance is off or the muscles around your joints are weak, your body has a harder time absorbing impact, making fractures more likely.

Let’s learn how to stay strong and land safely!

Think of your body like a shock absorber: your muscles and balance help protect your bones. When your wrists and ankles are stronger, they can better handle force from running, jumping, and falling. Wearing supportive shoes or braces, practicing safe falling (like bending your knees and not locking your arms), and improving balance can all help prevent injuries. Simple exercises like wrist curls, ankle band resistance, single-leg balance, and jump-and-soft-landing drills help build strength, control, and stability—so your body can move better and stay injury-free!