Ankle Sprains Thebarton
Treatment for Ankle Sprains Thebarton
Factors Associated with Ankle Sprains
- Did the injury occur after landing on another player’s foot during basketball, netball, football, or soccer?
- Did you twist your ankle while walking or running on an uneven surface?
- Did you notice a popping or cracking sound at the time of injury?
- 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.
As previously noted, ankle sprains are often caused by runners or walkers misjudging a step or landing on an uneven surface. In sports, it commonly results from changing direction or landing on another player's foot.
Ankle Sprains Treatment
Ankle sprains commonly occur after an awkward step while walking or running, landing on an uneven surface, or during sporting movements such as changing direction or landing on another player’s foot.
After an ankle sprain, symptoms may include swelling, stiffness, bruising, and discomfort when standing or walking. Temporary support such as a walking boot, strapping, or crutches may occasionally be used during the early stages of management. Some individuals may experience ongoing ankle instability or persistent ankle discomfort following injury, including presentations related to Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
Our ankle sprain rehabilitation approach may involve the following stages of management:
Phase One:
- Early ankle sprain management may involve RICER-based approaches to support recovery and manage swelling.
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Phase Two:
- Management strategies to assist ankle movement and flexibility
- Massage
- Targeted stretching exercises to support mobility
Phase Three:
- Strengthen Muscle
- A strengthening program targeting the calf, ankle, and foot
Phase Four:
- Management approaches addressing foot posture and biomechanics
- Ankle sprains may be associated with foot movement patterns where the foot rolls outward, while Sinus Tarsi Syndrome may be linked to increased inward rolling of the foot.
Phase Five:
- Rehabilitation exercises designed to support movement, balance, and sport-specific function
- Exercises designed around sport-specific movement patterns
EXO-L Brace Support for Ankle Rehabilitation
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.
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.
Sprained Ankle Care at SA Running Injury Clinic
SA Running Injury Clinic offers ankle sprain care in Adelaide for people living in surrounding locations such as North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Glenside, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga and Highgate.
SA Running Injury Clinic offers online and phone bookings for appointments at our two clinic locations.