Ankle Sprains Highgate
Treatment for Ankle Sprains near Highgate
Factors Associated with Ankle Sprains
- Did the ankle sprain happen while playing sports such as basketball, netball, football, or soccer?
- Did you twist your ankle while walking or running on an uneven surface?
- Did you hear or feel a pop around the ankle when it happened?
- Has swelling or bruising around the ankle made standing or walking difficult?
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
These injuries are often associated with walking or running on uneven ground, awkward stepping movements, or sporting activities involving rapid direction changes and jumping.
Following an ankle sprain, some individuals may experience swelling, bruising, stiffness, and discomfort with walking or standing, with temporary support such as strapping, crutches, or a walking boot sometimes required. In more significant injuries, fractures may also need to be ruled out. Some people may continue to experience ankle instability, stiffness, or ongoing discomfort following an ankle sprain, including presentations associated with Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
Rehabilitation for ankle sprains may involve the following phases of care and activity progression:
Phase One:
- Early management approaches may focus on reducing swelling and supporting recovery using RICER principles.
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Phase Two:
- Management strategies to assist ankle movement and flexibility
- Massage
- Stretching-based rehabilitation exercises
Phase Three:
- Strengthen Muscle
- A strengthening program targeting the calf, ankle, and foot
Phase Four:
- Assessment of foot mechanics and lower limb movement patterns
- Certain foot movement patterns, including outward or inward rolling of the foot, may contribute to ankle sprain presentations and conditions such as Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.
Phase Five:
- Rehabilitation exercises designed to support movement, balance, and sport-specific function
- Exercises designed around sport-specific movement patterns
EXO-L Ankle Brace for Support and 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.
Customisable Foot and Ankle Support Solutions
Customised through a 3D scanning and printing process, the EXO-L brace is designed to provide personalised ankle support during activity and movement. Its lightweight design is commonly used by runners and active individuals participating in sport or exercise. In some cases, the brace may be claimable through private health insurance under podiatry orthotic cover. Rehabilitation approaches at SA Running Injury Clinic may additionally include gait retraining, strengthening programs, and footwear assessment to support return to activity.
Sprained Ankle Care at SA Running Injury Clinic
SA Running Injury Clinic provides assessment and management for ankle sprains for residents of Highgate and surrounding areas, including Walkerville, Unley, Prospect, Mile End and Highgate.
Appointments are available online or over the phone at SA Running Injury Clinic. Please note we operate from two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700