• SA Running Injury Clinic (North)

    62 Melbourne Street North Adelaide 5006
    Phone: 8239 1022

    SA Running Injury Clinic (South)

    233 Fullarton Road Eastwood 5063
    Phone: 8357 0700

    Ankle Sprains Heathpool

    What can Cause an Ankle Sprain? 

    Ankle Sprains Heathpool

    • Did you misjudge a step and twist your ankle while walking or running? 
    • Was it landing on another person’s foot in basketball, netball, football or soccer? 
    • Was there a popping or cracking sound? 
    • Is your ankle stiff from swelling and bruising, making it uncomfortable to stand or walk? 

    At the SA Running Injury Clinic, ankle sprains happen all the time .. and we see them all the time. 

    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 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 at SA Running Injury Clinic 

    Sprained Ankle Heathpool

    We provide care for patients from North Adelaide, Eastwood, Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, St Peters, Brompton, Norwood, Thebarton, Mile End, Parkside, Glenside, Fullarton, Frewville, Highgate, Myrtle Bank, Glenunga, and surrounding areas. Appointments at SA Running Injury Clinic can be booked online or by calling. Please note that we have two clinic sites. 

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    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022

    Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700