Ankle Sprains Fullarton
Treatment for Ankle Sprains Fullarton
What May Contribute to Ankle Sprains?
- Did your ankle roll after landing on another person’s foot while playing sport?
- Did the injury occur after stepping awkwardly during walking or running?
- 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.
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
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:
- Initial care may include strategies aimed at managing swelling and supporting early recovery through RICER.
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Phase Two:
- Support ankle mobility and range of motion
- Massage
- Targeted stretching exercises to support mobility
Phase Three:
- Strengthen Muscle
- A strengthening program targeting the calf, ankle, and foot
Phase Four:
- Evaluation of foot posture and movement patterns
- 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
- Rehabilitation exercises tailored to the demands of your sport or activity
Ankle Support and Management with the EXO-L Brace
For some runners and active individuals, ankle sprains may lead to ongoing ankle instability or difficulty returning to activity. The EXO-L ankle brace is a custom 3D-printed support designed to provide additional ankle support during movement while maintaining comfort and day-to-day mobility. At SA Running Injury Clinic, the brace may be considered as part of an ankle rehabilitation and support program.
Custom Foot and Ankle Support Options
Using 3D scanning and printing technology, the EXO-L brace is designed to provide a customised fit suited to individual foot and ankle anatomy. Its lightweight design is commonly used by active individuals, including runners and court-sport athletes, to provide additional ankle support during movement. In eligible cases, the brace may be claimable through private health insurance under podiatry orthotic cover. Management plans may also include strengthening exercises, footwear recommendations, and gait assessment to support rehabilitation and activity participation.
Assessment and Management for Sprained Ankles at SA Running Injury Clinic
Ankle sprain treatment in Adelaide is available at SA Running Injury Clinic for individuals in nearby suburbs including North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Glenside, Parkside, Norwood, Burnside, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Fullarton, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga and Highgate.
Appointments at SA Running Injury Clinic can be arranged online or by phone across our two clinics.