Conditions / Ankle Pain
An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments that connect the bones in your ankle are stretched or torn due to excessive force, often resulting from a fall, ankle roll, or twist.
There are three grades of ankle sprains based on the extent of ligament damage:
Grade 1 (Mild): The ligament fibers are slightly stretched or have a small tear. You may experience minor swelling and tenderness when touching the ankle.
Grade 2 (Moderate): The ligament is partially torn, but not completely. Swelling is present around the injured area, and moving the ankle causes pain.
Grade 3 (Severe): The ligament is completely torn. Significant swelling occurs, and the injury is accompanied by intense pain, making walking difficult.
Ankle sprains commonly occur due to rolling or twisting the ankle. The most frequent causes of ankle sprains include:
At Elite Sports Medicine, we can expedite the road to recovery through a variety of modalities including joint mobilization, joint manipulation, dry needling, kinesiotaping, scrapping, and rehabilitation exercises.
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