Ankle Sprains Royston Park
What causes 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?
- Was there a popping or cracking sound?
- Is your ankle stiff from swelling and bruising, making it uncomfortable to stand or walk?
Ankle sprains are very common at SA Running Injury Clinic .. we encounter them frequently.
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.
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:
- Restore Agility, Speed, Power and Proprioception
- Exercises to restore your sports specific movements
Manage your Ankle Sprain with SA Running Injury Clinic
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. You can book an appointment at SA Running Injury Clinic online or over the phone. Please note we have two clinics.
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, North Adelaide : 8239 1022
Call SA Running Injury Clinic, Eastwood : 8357 0700