Ankle Sprains Burnside
Treatment for Ankle Sprains Burnside
Common Causes of Ankle Sprains
- Was your ankle injured during sport after landing awkwardly on another player’s foot?
- Did you twist your ankle while walking or running on an uneven surface?
- Did the ankle make a popping or cracking noise during the incident?
- Are you experiencing ankle stiffness, swelling, or bruising that makes walking uncomfortable?
SA Running Injury Clinic regularly assesses ankle sprain presentations involving the ligaments that stabilise the ankle joint. Ankle sprains can occur when the ankle moves beyond its normal range during activities such as running, walking, or landing from a jump.
As mentioned above, it is caused usually by a runner or walker misjudging a step, or landing on an uneven surface. In sport, it is from changing direction or landing on another competitor’s foot.
Ankle Sprains Treatment
Common causes of ankle sprains include stepping awkwardly while walking or running, uneven surfaces, and sporting movements involving jumping or sudden direction changes.
Following an ankle sprain, some individuals may experience swelling, bruising, stiffness, and discomfort with walking or standing, with temporary support such as strapping, crutches, or a walking boot sometimes required. In more significant injuries, fractures may also need to be ruled out. Some people may continue to experience ankle instability, stiffness, or ongoing discomfort following an ankle sprain, including presentations associated with Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
Our ankle sprain rehabilitation approach may involve the following stages of management:
Phase One:
- Early management approaches may focus on reducing swelling and supporting recovery using RICER principles.
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Phase Two:
- Management strategies to assist ankle movement and flexibility
- Massage
- A guided stretching exercise approach
Phase Three:
- Strengthen Muscle
- A strengthening program targeting the calf, ankle, and foot
Phase Four:
- Management approaches addressing 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
EXO-L Brace Support for Ankle Rehabilitation
Ankle sprains are a frequently seen injury in active individuals and may contribute to ongoing ankle instability or recurring ankle concerns for some people. At SA Running Injury Clinic, the EXO-L ankle brace may be recommended as a custom 3D-printed support option designed to provide additional ankle support during movement and sporting activities. The brace is intended to support ankle function while allowing everyday movement and activity participation.
Foot and Ankle Support Designed for Everyday Activity
The EXO-L brace is customised using a 3D scanning and printing process to provide an individualised fit designed for use with a range of athletic footwear. Commonly used by runners, court-sport athletes, and active individuals, the lightweight brace is designed to support ankle stability during movement and activity participation. The EXO-L brace may also be claimable through eligible private health insurance podiatry orthotic cover. Rehabilitation approaches such as strengthening exercises, gait retraining, and footwear advice may also be incorporated to support return to activity where appropriate.
Assessment and Management for Sprained Ankles at SA Running Injury Clinic
SA Running Injury Clinic provides assessment and management for ankle sprains in Adelaide for residents of surrounding areas including North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Glenside, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga and Highgate.
Appointments are available online or over the phone at SA Running Injury Clinic. Please note we operate from two clinics.