Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain or sprained ankle is an injury to one or more of the ankle ligaments, resulting in a partial tear or less often a complete rupture of the ligament/s. Ligaments attach bone to bone and provide stability to a joint.

What causes an ankle sprain?

An ankle sprain happens when one or more of your ligaments have been over-stretched, twisted or torn. This is usually the result of an excessive force being applied to the ankle joint such as a fall which may involve uneven surfaces, a tackle during contact sport or a twisting injury during dancing or racket sport such as tennis or squash for example

What are the symptoms of an ankle sprain?

Symptoms may include one or more of the following:

Pain around the ankle
Swelling of the ankle
Stiffness and loss of movement
Difficulty walking and weight-bearing on the affected leg
Sensation of the ankle ‘giving way’

Physiotherapy treatment for an ankle sprain

Early physiotherapy intervention at Cleethorpes Physio Clinic is essential to enhance your recovery time and decrease the likelihood of future recurrence.

At Cleethorpes Physio Clinic the initial focus of treatment will be on reducing pain and promoting range of movement. We will then begin to tailor a rehabilitation program around your specific needs to improve ligament stability and muscle strength and work towards returning you safely back to your sporting and everyday activities in a timely and confident fashion.

Physiotherapy treatment at Cleethorpes Physio Clinic may include: