Ankle Sprains Enfield
What causes an Ankle Sprain?
- Have you misjudged a step and rolled your ankle while walking or running?
- Did you land on someone else's foot while playing basketball, netball, football, or soccer?
- Was there a popping or cracking sound?
- Is your ankle now stiff from swelling and bruising, causing discomfort when you stand or walk?
Ankle sprains are a frequent occurrence at SA Running Injury Clinic .. we treat them regularly.
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.
Initially, you may have trouble walking or standing and require strapping, crutches or a walking boot. In more severe cases there may be a fracture. Unfortunately, when you sprain your ankle, it can increase the chance of restraining by 40 – 70%. You may also develop persistent ankle pain and stiffness. This is a condition called Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
We have a 5 Phase Rehabilitation Program:
Phase One:
- Reduce Pain and Control Swelling. This is done via RICER
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Phase Two:
- Restore Range of Motion
- Massage
- Stretching regime of exercises
Phase Three:
- Regain Muscle Strength
- Strengthening regime of Calf, Ankle, and Foot
Phase Four:
- Correct Foot Posture
- Ankle sprains can be caused by a foot that ‘rolls out’. The Sinus Tarsi Syndrome Condition can be caused by a foot that ‘rolls in’
Phase Five:
- Restore Agility, Speed, Power and Proprioception
- Exercises to restore your sports specific movements
Manage your Ankle Sprain at SA Running Injury Clinic
Appointments at SA Running Injury Clinic can be booked online or by calling. Please note that we have two clinic sites.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700