What are ankle sprains?
Ankle sprains commonly occur during both everyday activities and sporting activities. Ankle sprains occur after a force places the foot and ankle in a strained position, causing a degree of damage to muscles, ligaments and tendons. The damage can range in its severity from a mild sprain to a complete rupture.
Sprained ankle symptoms
After an ankle sprain may include:
- Pain
- Localised tenderness
- Swelling
- Loss of movement
- Bruising
- Weakening of surrounding structures
- Limping
At Stirling Central Podiatry we strongly recommend a full and comprehensive assessment of all ankle sprain injuries in order to determine if there is referring trauma to other structures. At Stirling Central Podiatry, we often deal with such injuries and therefore have a large range of techniques and knowledge in treating this common complaint effectively. Please call us at Stirling Central Podiatry to organise an appointment for an assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
