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sprained ankle ankle injury Sprained ankles are considered to be one of the more common injuries in sport. Ankle sprains can be very painful and quite often involve ligament damage. No matter what sport you pick - rugby, football, cricket or running, a sprained ankle will be the most common injury. most athletes have suffered from one at some time or other during their athletic career.
An ankle sprain often happens when you make a fast shifting movement with your foot planted, for example, when playing soccer or getting tackled in football. Normally the ankle rolls outward and the foot turns inward in what is called an inversion injury. This results in tearing and stretching of the ligaments that connect the bones in the foot, ankle, and lower leg on the outside of the ankle. Less commonly, the ankle rolls inward and the foot turns outward in an eversion injury, damaging the ligaments at the inside of the ankle. If an ankle sprain does not heal correctly, the joint can become unstable, resulting in a weakened ankle that is very susceptible to further injury. Proper initial care of your sprained ankle is critical. |
- A compression wrap helps decrease swelling. If swelling is kept to a minimum, you will heal faster and get back on your feet sooner.
- Elastic bandages are inexpensive and available at most drugstores.
- Applying a compression wrap is easy and can be done at home.
- You can wear a protective brace, such as a splint or a device to keep your ankle from moving (immobilizer), over a compression wrap. This can help prevent further injury to your ankle when you try to bear weight on it.
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