Today's topics of discussion:

• The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle

• Does the ankle rotate?

• Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone

• The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury

• Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other exercises for ankle protection and stability

• Core, core, core – even for ankle strength

• Ankle replacement, ankle fusion and other ankle surgeries