A sprained ankle is an injury that occurs as a result of the ankle being turned, twisted or rolled in an unnatural way that defies its normal range of movement. While many such ankle injuries are incurred from sports or exercise, many people can sustain a sprained ankle simply from stepping off of a curb […]
Read MoreMany people are prone to ankle sprains, and that places them at risk for falls and injury. Identifying and treating chronic ankle instability (CAI) early on can spare patients the foot and ankle pain that comes with a sprain. Once CAI is identified, treatment for ankle pain can center around strengthening and correcting the muscles, […]
Read MoreIt’s easy for someone who has never suffered from a sprained ankle to heal correctly. While ankles might appear to stabilize your joints, any tear in them, whether it’s partial or complete, causes instability and is classified as an ankle sprain. If a person is in good physical condition then the ankles are often strong […]
Read MoreA sprained ankle is quite a common problem, especially among sportsmen. This injury occurs when a person’s ankle joint gets suddenly displaced. Ankle sprains are usually caused by not wearing proper sports shoes or by walking on a bumpy surface. Inversion High Ankle Sprain Eversion Tears do usually occur in the ligaments connecting the bones […]
Read MoreChronic ankle pain is a persistent feeling of discomfort that occurs in the ankle and may result from injuries, such as ankle muscle sprain, ankle joint dislocation, and ankle bone fracture. Inflammatory conditions, such as tendon sheath inflammation, that affect the ankle joint, may also lead to chronic ankle pain. Although ankle pain may disappear […]
Read MorePeople tend to take their ankles for granted. They often do not stop to think that these joints support their body weight, allow them to walk, run, turn, stand on tiptoe, and do so much more. Dancers, figure skaters, and athletes depend on ankles to pivot, change direction, jump, and sprint. As long as these […]
Read MoreInward Rolling vs Outward Rolling Sprains All athletes who play sports with a heavy emphasis on running or pivoting are relatively likely to get an ankle sprain at some point in time. Generally, the most common type of ankle sprain will be one in which the ankle rolls inward. There might be a sharp pain […]
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