They noted that differences recorded in peak ankle joint angles were generally between 2 — 3 degrees, which may have been measurement error. (strengthandconditioningresearch.com)
Oh, and one more thing... strong legs give your knee and ankle joints support which may help protect you from injury. (verywellfit.com)
By performing calf raises you are strengthening the muscles that support your whole ankle joint. (mystrengthtraining.com)