Ankle pain is caused a majority of the time by a 'sprained ankle'. It is the most common sports injury across the globe. This typically occurs when the ankle is rolled into 'inversion' and 'plantar flexion' or in the direction of down and in. This causes the ligaments of the ankle to stretch causing significant inflammation and swelling. The types of ankle sprains include:
The most common of the three are inversion sprains which make up 75% of ankle sprains. High ankle sprains commonly occur in sports that involve sturdy footwear such as skiing and hockey, where the stretching occurs higher up the foot.
Typically we recommend the PRICE protocol for recently sprained ankles meaning:
- Inversion (Lateral) Ankle Sprains
- Eversion (Medial) Ankle Sprains
- High (Syndesmostic) Ankle Sprains
The most common of the three are inversion sprains which make up 75% of ankle sprains. High ankle sprains commonly occur in sports that involve sturdy footwear such as skiing and hockey, where the stretching occurs higher up the foot.
Typically we recommend the PRICE protocol for recently sprained ankles meaning:
- P - Protect
- R - Rest
- I - Ice
- C - Compress
- E - Elevate
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