Sprain/Strain Ankle
$74.97
Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the ankle when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the ankle.
Symptoms- Pain, often sudden and severe
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Inability to walk or bear weight on the injured joint
Causes- Tripping or falling
- Landing awkwardly after a jump
- Walking or running on uneven surfaces
- A sudden impact such as a car crash
- Twisting or rotating the ankle
- Rolling the ankle
Treatment- Massage to reduce swelling
- ROM and stretching
- Ankle stabilization exercises
- Balance training
- Lower extremity strengthening
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