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ANKLE
SPRAINS
INTRODUCTION
TO ANKLE SPRAINS
An
ankle sprain is a common walking and sporting injury.
It can be a very painful experience and can significantly
affect a patient’s lifestyle. It occurs due to the ankle
twisting and causing damage to the soft tissues and
ligaments. A ligament consists of several strands of
tissue all compacted together to form a strong structure,
similar to a rope. An ankle sprain may result in a partial
or complete tear of a ligament, which stabilizes the
ankle joint. Once the ligament is torn, it becomes weak
which in turn affects ankle stability.
The
degree in which the ankle stability is affected is dependent
upon the level of the tear. When
an ankle sprain occurs, the usual scenario involves
the athlete "rolling" his or her ankle while landing
from a jump or running followed by a sharp pain on the
outside of the ankle. An audible "pop" or "snap" may
accompany the injury, which sometimes signals ligamentous
rupture. If the athlete can walk on the injured ankle,
the likelihood of a serious injury is less, but athletic
participation should be discontinued. Shoes should be
kept on until examination and treatment. Symptoms include
a swollen, painful ankle with possible bruising due
to ruptured blood vessels.
CAUSES
OF ANKLE SPRAINS
A
sudden twist of an ankle may be caused due to: -
- Sports
- A
biomechanical condition (an abnormality with a patients
walking pattern)
TREATMENT
OF ANKLE SPRAINS
- Click
on the below image to cure this condition
- Apply
ice to the area straight away
- You
may need x-rays depending on the severity of the ankle
sprain
- Do
not follow any other treatment regimes until a diagnosis
is confirmed by a doctor
- The
R.I.C.E theory should be used, Rest, Ice, Compression
and Elevation
- The
recovery time is usually between 3-7 weeks; however;
the swelling may last for a few months
- Ins
severe cases surgery may be necessary to repair tendons
around the ankle joint
- Sports
orthotics and Insoles can provide stability and control
inorder to prevent future occurrences of an ankle
sprain
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