EPISODE 38: How to Prevent and Manage Ankle Sprains

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in the athlete. This blog is going to educate you on what an ankle sprain is, what you can do to manage them when they occur, and how you can develop good ankle hygiene! READ MORE HERE: https://www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com/post/episode-38-how-to-prevent-and-manage-ankle-sprains  An ankle sprain is when you overstretch a ligament in your ankle. There are 4 main ligaments in the ankle that can be sprained: (1) Anterior talofibular (2) Calcanealfibular (3) Posterior talofibular (4) Deltoid There are 2 main types of ankle sprains: (1) Inversion sprains: occur when your ankle goes "inward" and will result in a sprain to your lateral ankle ligaments. (2) Eversion sprains: occur when your ankle goes "outward" and will result in a sprain to your medial ankle ligaments. The treatment and management of an ankle sprain depends on the severity of the injury, is it Mild, Moderate, or Severe. Treatment and management is as follows: (1) Acute Phase (1-2 weeks ) (2) Subacute Phase (2-6 weeks ) (3) Rehabilitation Phase:(4-12weeks) (4) Return to Play Phase: (8-12 weeks) (5) Maintenance/Prevention Phase: ongoing aka Ankle Hygiene Injuries take time to heal, but if you do it right, you will be able to prevent future injuries and develop a resilient and strong ankle.  If you are struggling with an ankle sprain, don't wait- get it checked out! Reach out because we would love to help you! We can treat you onsite or virtually through Telehealth. We specialize in Sports Rehabilitation, Concussion Rehab, and Dance Medicine. Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team *Contact Us at (424) 536-3023 to Book An Onsite or Virtual Appointment *Located at 481 W 6th Street, San Pedro CA 90731 *Email for more info at : [email protected] *Visit our website www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com to read & subscribe to this blog *FOLLOW US! YouTube @Physical Therapy San Pedro  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicaltherapysanpedro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro-2