A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward way. This can stretch or tear the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that help hold your ankle bones together.
Ligaments help stabilize joints, preventing excessive movement. A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments are forced beyond their normal range of motion. Most sprained ankles involve injuries to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle vary depending on the severity of the injury. They may include:
Causes
A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle’s ligaments to stretch, partially tear or tear completely.
Causes of a sprained ankle might include:
Treatment
Spine and Joint Care can treat ankle sprain very effectively.
Spine and Joint Carecan begin gentle treatment including massage and mobilizing the joint in order to decrease pain and swelling as well as promote joint mobility. We will assess the lower limb and pelvis to determine whether other biomechanical factors may have contributed to the ankle sprain and will outline a management plan to restore full and pain free motion of the ankle. Furthermore, we will provide taping advice, strengthening exercises and stabilizing exercises to prevent recurrence of the injury and get you back in the game as soon as possible.
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