Ankle Injury & Pain
Ankle Injury & Pain
Our ankles transfer heavy loads from our body and working muscles to the group to allow us to walk, run and do sports. Therefore, the ankle joint is essential and very prone to injury. Ankle pain can happen gradually over time or suddenly.
Symptoms & Causes of Ankle Injury & Pain
The symptoms of ankle injury & pain are:
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A 'popping' sound at the time of injury
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Tenderness
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Pain
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Inability to weight bear
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Skin discolouration
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Stiffness
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Bruising
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Inability to walk (due to extreme swelling or possible fracture or dislocation)
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​The causes of ankle injury & pain are:
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Awkwardly planting or landing your foot when running
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Landing unbalanced from a jump/hop
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Stepping onto an irregular surface
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Ankle instability from previous sprain
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Gout
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Treatment for ​Ankle Injury & Pain
Our physiotherapists at Fizo Kare Physiotherapy Centre will help to restore and enhance the ankle joint’s motion, strength and stability. It is recommended to seek physiotherapy treatment as soon as possible to speed up the healing of the ankle after a sprain or injury. Delaying treatment will delay recovery and cause other body parts compensation.