Ankle Sprains Prospect

Causes of an Ankle Sprain

Did you misjudge a step whilst walking or running and go over your ankle?

Have you landed on another person’s foot while playing basketball, netball, football, or soccer?

Did you hear a pop or crack?

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 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.

You might initially struggle with walking or standing, requiring strapping, crutches, or a walking boot. In more severe cases, fractures can occur. Unfortunately, spraining your ankle once can increase the chance of future sprains by 40 – 70%. This may also lead to persistent ankle pain and stiffness, referred to as Sinus Tarsi Syndrome.

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: