What it Effects

• The ligaments around the ankle, most commonly the anterior talofibular ligament on the outside of the ankle

Who it Effects

• Common in sports such as football

Mechanism of Injury

• Twisting of the foot inwards and less commonly outwards

Signs and Symptoms

• Depends on the degree of the sprain
• Pain on movement and touch
• Swelling
• Decreased range of movement

Treatment

• PRICE
• Crutches
• Encourage weight bearing gradually
• Range of movement exercises
• Proprioception exercises
• Ultrasound
• Plyometric exercises
• Theraband exercises (resistance)

Additional Information

• It is very important to include proprioception exercises into a rehabilitation programme to reduce the likelihood of sustaining another sprain after recovery

Exercise Videos

Range of movement

• Ankle Dorsiflexion
• Ankle Plantarflexion
• Ankle Eversion
• Ankle Inversion

Exercises

• Hopping (late stage rehab)
• Pillow Stand
• Catching a ball on one leg
• Wobble Board

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