Ankle Sprain/Instability
Ankle sprain is common in physiotherapy. There is a high recurrent rate due to reduced strength, range of motion, and balance. Comprehensive rehabilitation is crucial to minimise the risk of re-injury.
Our Sports Physiotherapist has specialised training to determine the severity of the injury and more importantly rule out other serious pathology like a fracture. We will help you gain confidence in returning to running and sports.
Injuries to look out for:
- The ATFL, CFL +/- PTFL ligaments can be damaged in a lateral ankle sprain.
- Medial ankle sprain which affects the deltoid ligament.
- High ankle injury that involves the syndesmosis.
- Lateral foot sprain can affect the bifurcate and dorsal calcaneocuboid ligaments.
- Other considerations: Osteochondral lesion of the talus, peroneal tendon injury, fractures, flexor hallucis tendon injury, tibialis posterior tendon injury, arthritis, sinus tarsi syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, posterior ankle impingement.
After completing a comprehensive assessment, our sports physiotherapist can refer you for scans or to a specialist when necessary.
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