WHAT IS A SPRAINED ANKLE?
An ankle sprain can occur when you roll or twist your ankle in an odd way. This causes overstretching and/or tearing in the ligaments that help to keep your ankle joint stable.
Most sprained ankles involve injuries to the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. An medical assessment can help determine how severe the sprain is.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF A SPRAINED ANKLE?
Pain especially standing on the injured foot
swelling
Tenderness when you touch the ankle
Bruising
limited motion in that ankle
Popping sensation or sound at the time of injury
Instability in the ankle
Recurrence of ankle sprains and persistent pain following the injury are also very common, but with physical therapy you can prevent future injury and get back to your normal daily and recreational activities.
A physical therapist will create a unique program for you that typically involves hands-on treatment, balance, stretching, and strengthening. This program will help restore normal mobility and strength in the ankle, allowing you to return to your normal level of function.
