Ankle Sprains Fullarton
What causes an Ankle Sprain?
- Did you misjudge a step whilst walking or running and go over your ankle?
- Was it landing on another person’s foot in basketball, netball, football or soccer?
- Did you hear a pop or crack?
- Is your ankle stiff and swollen with bruising, causing discomfort when standing or walking?
At the SA Running Injury Clinic, ankle sprains happen all the time .. and we see them all the time.
As described, ankle sprains are usually caused by runners or walkers misjudging a step or landing unevenly. In sports, it is often due to changing direction or landing on someone else’s foot.
Initially, you may find it hard to walk or stand and might need strapping, crutches, or a walking boot. Severe cases can involve a fracture. Sadly, an ankle sprain can raise the risk of respraining by 40 – 70%. Persistent ankle pain and stiffness, known as Sinus Tarsi Syndrome, may also develop.
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 with 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