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An ankle sprain happens when you twist, roll, or turn your ankle in an awkward way, causing the supporting ligaments to stretch or tear. You may develop pain, swelling, bruising, stiffness, or trouble putting weight on your foot. Ankle sprains often happen during sports, running, walking on uneven surfaces, or after a sudden fall.
The severity of a sprain can vary. A mild sprain may cause discomfort and swelling, while a more serious injury can make walking difficult and affect your ankle stability. Without proper care, an ankle sprain may continue to cause weakness or increase the risk of another injury. Physiotherapy can help improve movement, build strength, restore balance, and support a safe return to your normal activities.
Excruciating pain and swelling occur in ankle sprains. But what exactly happens when you twist your ankle abnormally? Let’s find out.
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Ligaments keep bones connected throughout the body. Similarly, these ligaments keep the bones in your ankle in the right position. The ligaments are also responsible for stabilizing the joints, which in turn helps us stand, run, and walk appropriately.
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When the ligaments surrounding the ankle are injured, it causes ankle sprains.
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In most cases, ankle sprains occur due to an inversion injury to the lateral ligaments on the external side of the ankle. In some cases, however, an eversion injury to the deltoid ligaments of the ankle can cause a sprain.
-The ankle becomes unstable in the initial injury phase because of a tear in the ligaments. The instability increases with time.
The physiotherapist works with you to help you recover quickly from ankle sprains. The impacts of physiotherapy on ankle sprains are:
Physiotherapy allows your body to heal. The therapist applies specific treatments and techniques to reduce the pain and swelling associated with ankle sprains. The techniques usually involve taping, exercises, ice and heat therapy, hands-on therapy, and more.
The physiotherapists help you restore the normal movement of your ankle through passive and active exercises and treatments. The treatments usually start with gentle exercises involving your ankle and foot. It involves more active exercises to restore the complete mobility of your ankle.
The physiotherapist examines the ankle thoroughly to determine the tight muscles in your foot, ankle and lower leg. They recommend exercises to strengthen those muscles and bring back the normal flexibility.
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