How Can I Prevent Spraining My Ankle?
Ankle sprains are painful and prevent a lot of people from continuing to be active. Sprains occur when the ligaments of the ankle are stretched and pulled beyond their capacity.
Rolling your ankle happens when stepping into a hole in the ground, stepping wrong off a curb or wearing high heels. Rolling your ankle can lead to partial tears or complete tears in the foot.
In 85% of ankle sprains, the Anterior Talofibular ligament is damaged by someone planting their foot, then rolling over the outside of their foot and pulling the ligaments and tendons. This inside of the foot is only sprained about 15% of the time. In a total tear, stabilization of the foot is necessary along with R.I.C.E (rest, Ice, compression, elevation) for regrowth and restoration of the tissues.
The foot can still be checked for proper movement and can be manipulated safely but with caution. Exercises after the inflammation is gone along with getting the foot and ankle in their proper position helps and gets patients back walking normally quickly.
People with chronic sprains sometimes think it is normal to keep spraining their ankle. This in NOT true!
The reasons why someone sprains their ankle many times can be because of:
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