Sole Foot & Ankle Specialists Pc
Glendale, AZ:
Why Won't My Ankle Sprain Heal?
(NAPSI)—As a foot and ankle surgeon, I often hear “It’s just a sprain, no big deal.” Sometimes, however, a sprain can be, or become, serious. Sprained ankles are painful and can temporarily limit a patient’s ability to walk normally, so accurate diagnosis and treatment are necessary for proper healing.
What Happens During an Ankle Sprain
The ligaments in the ankle connect the bones to each other and provide stability to the ankle. When these ligaments are torn or stretched due to an accidental twist or roll of the ankle, a sprain can occur. Ankle sprains are some of the most common injuries that occur in sports that require quick ch...
Ankle sprain? What next?
The ankle sprain is a super common injury we see in the springtime. You're getting back outside more to run and ride and unfortunately, the lateral ankle sprain sometimes follows. When we say lateral ankle sprain or inversion ankle sprain, you may think of rolling your ankle inward. This commonly r
How to Manage an Ankle Sprain
What's the difference between an ankle sprain and an ankle strain? Express care physician Dr. David Castor explains both, along with when and how to seek care.
Why You Should See a Podiatrist for an Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains occur when the ligaments which connect the bones in the ankle become overstretched or even torn. This is often a result of the ankle being twisted. Ankle sprains can range from mild, where the ankle is tender and swollen, to severe, where the ankle is unstable and unable to bear w...
How to Come Back Stronger and Faster After an Ankle Sprain
An ankle sprain is such a common injury that many people tend to just ice and hobble along until they feel ready to get back to their favorite activities. In order to prevent this type of injury or lingering pain from becoming chronic, it is important to take an active role in your recovery.
How to Reduce Ankle Sprain Swelling
An ankle sprain refers to an injury to one or more of the ligaments on the outer portion of the ankle. Ankle sprains can range in severity from mild ligament stretching to more serious ligament tearing. Swelling and pain frequently accompany an ankle sprain. Treating these symptoms can reduce your symptoms and minimize ankle instability that can...
How to Treat Ankle Sprains
Getting ankle sprains due to an accident can be painful and can result in mobility issues for a significant period of time. While the main recommendation when suffering with ankle sprain is to see …
How Severe Is My Ankle Sprain?
Sprained ankles generally occur when a ligament in the ankle is overstretched or torn. This may happen from any sudden twisting or turning of the ankle. Sprains are typically categorized into one of three types based on how severe the injury is. A Grade 1 ankle sprain occurs when the ligament i...
How Ankle Sprains Mess With The Brain
More than two million Americans sprain their ankle every year, but most heal with just a little rest, ice, compression and elevation, so they aren't a big deal, right?
Preventing and Treating Ankle Sprains |
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries to the ankle, resulting from a fall or a sudden twist that forces the ligaments out of their normal position. It’s no wonder so many athletes suffer from ankle sprains every year.<br>The severity of an ankle sprain depends on whether the ligame
What Is a High Ankle Sprain?
A high ankle sprain, also known as a syndesmosis injury, can occur when the ankle is forcefully twisted upwards and away from your body during physical activity. This can happen while playing contact sports. For example, if somebody falls onto the outside of your ankle, it may force the ankle to mov...
6 Ways to Prevent Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains can occur during sports or daily activities like walking across the lawn. Oftentimes this type of injury requires medical attention to heal.
Balance and Stability Will Prevent Ankle Sprains
This post will address how to prevent ankle sprains from happening. Learn how balance and stability training can help prevent this common sports injury.
Ankle sprains: what's normal and what's not?
Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury. Learn what's normal and what isn't when you have a sprained ankle.
More Than 1 in 10 Get Opioids For Ankle Sprains, But There's A Catch
Nearly 12 percent of individuals diagnosed with an ankle sprain get a prescription for opioids within seven days of diagnosis, but there's more to this story than just the headline.
How to Recover from Ankle Sprain?
Causes and Symptoms of Ankle Sprains: Ankle sprains are a very common ailment. Ligaments are thick, fibrous structures that hold hones together. When these ligaments tear, it’s called a sprain. Cau…
Prevention program reduces ankle sprains in the athletic population
Experiencing one ankle sprain increases the risk for additional sprains in the future<br>Ankle sprains are the most common injuries that occur in the athletic population, and the risk for these injuries is particularly high in individuals that participate in sports with lots of jumping, changing direction and/or pivoting. After an athlete experiences an ankle sprain, several structures in the ankle become weakened, which increases the…
Guidelines for management and prevention of athletic ankle sprains
Ankle sprains are impossible to eradicate entirely, but the rate of their occurrence can be dramatically lowered. Taken together, these guidelines should help to prevent ankle sprains from occurring in the first place, and manage them properly when they do occur to keep the athlete from experiencing an additional injury down the line. Most importantly, each case and every individual is different, and their treatment plan should be administered based on the needs and abilities of each athlete.
