Ankle Sprains St Peters
Treatment for Ankle Sprains near St Peters
What May Contribute to Ankle Sprains?
- Was your ankle injured during sport after landing awkwardly on another player’s foot?
- Did your ankle roll while walking or running after an awkward step?
- Was there a popping sensation or sound when the injury occurred?
- Do you have ankle swelling, stiffness, or discomfort when putting weight through the foot?
At SA Running Injury Clinic, ankle sprains are a frequently assessed lower limb injury. An ankle sprain affects the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint and can occur when the foot rolls, twists, or lands awkwardly during movement or sport.
Typically, as stated above, ankle sprains occur when a runner or walker misjudges a step or lands on an uneven surface. In sports, it happens due to sudden direction changes or landing on another competitor’s foot.
Ankle Sprains Treatment
These injuries are often associated with walking or running on uneven ground, awkward stepping movements, or sporting activities involving rapid direction changes and jumping.
Ankle sprains may initially result in swelling, bruising, stiffness, and discomfort with walking or standing, with some people requiring temporary support devices such as strapping, crutches, or a walking boot. In more severe presentations, fractures may also be considered. Persistent ankle stiffness, instability, or discomfort can sometimes occur following an ankle sprain, including conditions associated with Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
Our ankle sprain rehabilitation approach may involve the following stages of management:
Phase One:
- Initial care may include strategies aimed at managing swelling and supporting early recovery through RICER.
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Phase Two:
- Approaches focused on improving ankle mobility
- Massage
- A structured stretching exercise program
Phase Three:
- Strengthen Muscle
- Exercise-based strengthening approaches for the calf, ankle, and foot region
Phase Four:
- Assessment and management of foot posture and biomechanics
- Altered foot mechanics, such as excessive inward or outward rolling of the foot, may be associated with ankle sprains and Sinus Tarsi Syndrome presentations.
Phase Five:
- Exercise-based rehabilitation aimed at supporting balance, coordination, and sport-specific movement
- Targeted exercises focusing on sport-related movement demands
Ankle Rehabilitation Options Including the EXO-L Brace
Ankle sprains are commonly seen in runners and active individuals and may be associated with ongoing ankle instability or recurring symptoms in some cases. The EXO-L ankle brace is a custom 3D-printed support option designed to provide additional ankle stability during movement while allowing functional mobility throughout daily activities and sport. At SA Running Injury Clinic, this brace may be incorporated into rehabilitation and activity management where appropriate.
Supportive Foot and Ankle Management Options
The EXO-L ankle brace is produced using a custom 3D scanning and printing process to provide an individualised fit compatible with many athletic shoes. Designed for active individuals and sporting participation, the brace aims to provide additional ankle support while allowing day-to-day movement. Eligible patients may be able to claim the brace through private health insurance podiatry orthotic cover. Rehabilitation programs may also involve strengthening exercises, movement retraining, and footwear advice where clinically appropriate.
Sprained Ankle Assessment and Rehabilitation at SA Running Injury Clinic
Assessment and management for ankle sprains is available at SA Running Injury Clinic for individuals in St Peters and nearby suburbs including Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, Mile End and Highgate.
Appointments at SA Running Injury Clinic can be arranged online or by phone across our two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700