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Twisted Ankle
Written By: Chloe Wilson BSc(Hons) Physiotherapy
Reviewed By: FPE Medical Review Board
A twisted ankle can lead to the overstretching and tearing of one the ligaments around the ankle joint, known as an ankle sprain.
Ligament sprains account for approximately eighty five percent of all ankle injuries.
Approximately 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day so if you have, you are in good company.
The group not to join is the thirty five percent of people will go on to re-sprain their ankle, often because they don’t rehab fully after the initial injury.
Here we will look at the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of the different types of ankle sprain and then go on to look at the treatment options for a twisted ankle. We will also look at some of the longer term problems associated with an ankle sprain.
Common Causes of a Twisted Ankle
Ligament sprains from a twisted ankle usually occur due to:
- Sports: Rapid shifting movements, tripping or landing awkwardly when jumping are common causes of a twisted ankle
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