Ankle sprains occur usually through excessive stress on the ligaments of the ankle. Gymnasts can achieve this by increasing hip, knee and ankle amplitude. Finger, toe and ankle locks were prohibited. He missed seven games in December with a sprained left ankle. His poor form led him to contemplate surgery for recurring ankle and elbow injuries. Tilghman escaped with nothing more serious than a sprained ankle. His campaign was disrupted by a sprained ankle against Valenciennes in December. Northamptonshire before suffering a severe ankle injury. Similarly, the hock contains bones equivalent to those in the human ankle and heel. Lauper has heavy costume jewelry on her ears, arms, neck and her right ankle. Kyle Ahrens missed nine games with back and ankle injuries. He lasted 45 minutes and was substituted after sustaining an ankle injury. Franchitti suffered 2 fractured vertebrae, a broken ankle, and a concussion in the crash. It was later revealed that he suffered a fractured left ankle. Many mobility problems can be improved by the use of ankle foot orthoses.