Ankle Injuries

How many times have you innocently “turned” your ankle and felt like it was still giving out months later?

Ankle injuries whether a sprain, strain, bruise or fracture result in damage to the proprioceptive fibers in the ligaments of the joint.  As well, any damage to the ankle will result in a level of post traumatic osteoarthritis.  That joint will tell you when it will rain or snow or when the barometric pressure changes outside.  But, proper evaluation and treatment of the injury, whether it is to the ankle or to a tendon or joint can reduce the level of lifetime symptoms.  An Ace wrap or elastic bandage with crutches and some pills with elevation does not PROPERLY treat an ankle injury.  Initial management of ankle injuries need to follow this saying, “PRICE”.

In addition, any ankle injury needs to be rehabilitated to restore strength  and to retrain the nerve fibers which tell your brain where your foot and ankle are in space.  Without  proper rehab, a person will be prone to recurrent ankle injuries and weak ankles.  Proper diagnosis, management and treatment can return an athlete or an average person to their regular activities and their sports quickly while preventing further injury.

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