Ankle Sprains Klemzig

What causes an Ankle Sprain?

Did you misjudge a step and twist your ankle while walking or running?

Was it due to landing on another person’s foot during basketball, netball, football, or soccer?

Did you notice a popping or cracking sound?

Is your ankle stiff and swollen with bruising, causing discomfort when standing or walking?

At SA Running Injury Clinic, we often see and treat ankle sprains .. they are quite common.

Typically, as stated above, ankle sprains occur when a runner or walker misjudges a step or lands on an uneven surface. In sports, it happens due to sudden direction changes or landing on another competitor’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: