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How do you sprain an ankle?

 


A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments have been damaged by the joint being twisted.

When you twist your foot or ankle, it usually twists inwards damaging the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Outward twists damaging the inside ligaments are rare.

The majority of cases are sports injuries but a sprained ankle can also happen in everyday life.

If you do not receive the appropriate physiotherapy treatment and allow the injury time to recover you will be more likely to sprain the area again.



What does a sprained ankle feel like?

 


A sprained ankle can be very painful. But the speed of onset and the severity of the pain can vary greatly. Sometimes, the pain can be delayed, at other times it is instant. The level of pain is not always a measurement of the extent of the damage. Some people hear a 'pop' in their ankle. This could suggest a torn ligament. The twist is followed by swelling of the area.

Rapid, significant swelling usually indicates severe damage has taken place. The swelling is caused by bleeding of the damaged tissue and the resultant bruise or discolouration is a result of gravity pulling the blood downwards. So the swelling is often situated a small distance away from the actual damaged site.



What are the danger signs?

 


There are no actual danger signs but after a sprain you may feel your ankle is unstable, you may have problems controlling it, or you may have balance problems when standing on the affected foot. In these circumstances, it is essential to get advice about appropriate physiotherapy treatment and exercise.

If you have persistent pain and a feeling of instability, you may have sustained damage other than a sprain. These symptoms need further assessment by a doctor.

Depending on how bad the damage is, these symptoms will usually go away between one and four weeks after the accident.

The immediate tenderness can persist for one to four weeks, depending on the extent of the damage. Support-related pain can persist for up to three months.

With the correct approach, there will rarely be any lasting symptoms but a small number of people have ongoing pain and a feeling that their ankle is weak. If this is the case, further investigation may be needed to find the cause of any ongoing symptoms.

For a more severe sprain, you need physiotherapy and you should not do any sports training for at least six weeks.


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