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ANKLE SPRAIN: CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS
An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that surround and connect the bones of the foot to the leg. The injury usually happens when you twist or turn your ankle in an uncomfortable way. This can stretch or tear the ligaments that hold your ankle bones and joints together.
All ligaments have a specific range of motion and boundaries that allow them to keep joints stabilized. When the ligaments surrounding the ankle are pushed beyond these boundaries, it causes a sprain. Ankle sprains most commonly involve damage to the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
CAUZE
An ankle sprain often occurs when the foot suddenly twists or rolls, forcing the ankle joint out of its normal position. During physical activity, the ankle may twist inward as a result of sudden or unexpected movement. This causes one or more ligaments around the ankle to stretch or tear.
As a result of these stresses, some swelling or bruising may occur. You may also feel pain or discomfort when placing weight on the affected area. Your tendons, cartilage and blood vessels could also be damaged from the sprain.
Ankle sprains can happen to anyone at any age. Sports, walking on uneven surfaces or even wearing inappropriate footwear can cause ankle injuries.
SIMPTOME
A person with an ankle sprain may feel pain when touching the area or turning the foot in or out. There may be swelling in the ankle and they find it hard to walk without feeling pain. If the injury is really severe, they may not be able to walk at all due to extreme swelling, excretory pain or possible fracture/dislocation.
Ankle sprains can vary in severity and so symptoms will alternate. You may have a sprained ankle if you notice the following symptoms: swelling, tenderness, bruising, pain, inability to put weight on the affected ankle, skin discoloration, stiffness.
If the injury is really severe, you may not be able to walk at all due to extreme swelling, excretory pain or possible fracture/dislocation.
TREATMENT
Try not to put too much weight on the affected ankle before treatment to minimize any further damage. Depending on the severity of your ankle condition, our specialists will use a variety of therapies and treatments to help you recover. Often cold therapy is used on the swollen ankle to reduce its size, then electrotherapy may be used to help repair the damaged ligament. Once the individual can walk comfortably, our physiotherapists can begin a more dynamic rehabilitation program with them.
OUR EXPERTISE
We have a wealth of clinical experience specific to the treatment of ankle sprains. We will provide expert treatment for your ankle pain as well as offering exercises to treat and strengthen your ankle, a long term solution to manage any weakness in your ankle and lower limb. All our specialists are fully qualified so you know you are in good hands.
ALL PACKAGES FARA EXPIRY DATE
10 SEATS
ALL INCLUSIVE
PER SEAT
15 SEATS
ALL INCLUSIVE
PER SEAT
- Different procedures and therapies can be included in the physiotherapy session, as recommended by the specialist, without incurring separate charges.
- We will include a minimum of 4 procedures in your session. If more than one procedure is recommended, you will not be charged extra.
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