The muscles around the ankle joints also are often overlooked.

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It is also a good idea to wear proper trainers when taking exercise to protect the ankle and knee joints.

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Researchers plan on improving on the X1 design, adding more active joints to areas such as the ankle and hip, increasing the potential uses for the device.

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