Ankle Sprains St Georges
What causes an Ankle Sprain?
- Did you misjudge a step whilst walking or running and go over your ankle?
- 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 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.
As mentioned above, it is caused usually by a runner or walker misjudging a step, or landing on an uneven surface. In sport, it is from changing direction or landing on another competitor’s foot.
At first, walking or standing may be difficult, and you might need strapping, crutches, or a walking boot. In severe cases, there could be a fracture. Unfortunately, spraining your ankle once increases the likelihood of respraining by 40 – 70%. You might also experience ongoing ankle pain and stiffness, known 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
Take control of your Ankle Sprain with SA Running Injury Clinic
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