Ankle sprains have the potential to become a common occurrence!
Ankle sprains are a common injury that can affect both the sporting population and the general community. Unfortunately, they have a high recurrence rate if we don’t rehabilitate the ankle appropriately.
In the majority of sprained ankles, or rolled ankles, the damage is done to the outside of the ankle. The foot rolls inwards, stretching and damaging the outside ligaments of the ankle. This occurs due to the relative instability and weakness of these outside ligaments. The inner ankle ligaments can also be damaged, but this is less common.
When these outside ligaments are damaged, patients suffer from pain, swelling and a lengthy bout of time on the sidelines. During this time of decreased activity, our muscles and tendons get weaker and provide less stability. Added to this, we have decreased proprioception which is our sense of where the joint is in space. Which means that we have less control and less stability over our ankle, increasing the chance of recurrent ankle sprains.
At Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates, we understand that time away from the activities you enjoy is frustrating. Our aim is to not only return you safely to your physical activity, but to also decrease the chance of a reoccurrence of the injury. This is achieved by providing a progressive rehabilitation program aimed at achieving your goals.
While the severity of your injury will dictate the speed at which you can move through the phases of rehabilitation, it is vital that each step is managed carefully to ensure a full recovery, no complications and to minimise the risk of a reoccurrence.
Don’t let your ankle injury hold you back from the activities that you love. Call our clinic today for an assessment with one of our experienced therapists and make your ankle sprain a thing of the past.