ANKLE SPRAINS EXPLAINED: WHAT THEY ARE AND WHY THEY MATTER
Ankle sprains or lateral sprains are the most common sport related injury making up 10% of emergency room visits. They are commonly seen in the world of sports but can also occur when one would least expect it. On a daily run, playing with your kids, coming down the stairs or simply walking across uneven ground. In general ankle sprains are limiting and inconvenient to daily activities and if not properly treated can lead to future inconveniences. That is why receiving treatment that is intentionally tailored and created around your specific goals is so vital. What is an ankle sprain? It is an over stretching of the lateral (outer-side) ligaments of your ankle that hold the joint in place. Ligaments are connective tissue that connect bone to bone, in this case the fibula and talus/calcaneus bones, to provide stability, support, and protect against excessive movement. There are three main ligaments that can be involved in this kind of sprain: 1. Anterior Talofibular ligament (ATFL...
