Considering the amount of force your feet and ankles are subjected to bone.
Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments surrounding your ankle joint are stretched and torn, often in the course of a fall where your ankle rolls outward. Ankle sprains often occur during sports, or when walking or running on uneven surfaces.
An initial acute ankle sprain can lead to stretching and tearing of the ligaments, it is thought that chronic instability may stem in part from the brain and central nervous system.
Ligaments surrounding your ankle contain neural receptors, meaning your brain receives less information about your foot and ankle position, increasing instability and the risk of injury.
Despite the limited number and size of muscles contributing to ankle stability, athletes or anyone with CAI can reduce the risk of ankle injury through physical therapy and exercises aimed at strengthening the structures surrounding the ankles. Therapy should address proprioception, gait training, balance, strengthening, stability, mobility and weight bearing.
Some strategies for ankle sprain prevention and risk reduction include:
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