The ankle faces a huge task during everyday use. As the connecting joint between the leg and the foot, it supports our body weight as well as giving us the ability to walk, run and remain mobile.
Ankle injuries can happen to anyone at any age and is not always due to sporting injuries. So, you don’t have to be an athlete to have a sore ankle. Here is what you need to know about common ankle injuries.
Anatomy of the ankle?
The ankle is made up of three joints that join the bones of leg to those of the foot. Connecting the bones and joints are a series of ligaments which are exceptionally strong by their nature and have many responsibilities.
These ligaments provide stabilisation to the joint, absorbing shock through impact and assisting in the alignment of connecting bones while allowing normal ankle motion. Tendons attach muscles to the bones to do the work of making the ankle and foot move, and help keep the joints stable.
How do ankle injuries occur?
Ankle injuries occur when the ankle joint is taken too far out of its normal position. Here are how some common ankle injuries occur:
- Poor Foot Biomechanics
- Sports Activities
- Trips & Falls
- Walking or running on uneven surfaces
- Working on hard surfaces
- Wearing shoes with poor support
- Twisting or Rolling Ankle
- Landing Awkwardly after a jump
- A sudden impact like a motor vehicle accident
- Flat Feet or High Arches
- Overweight
What type of ankle injuries can occur?
The most common sources of ankle pain include traumatic ankle ligament sprains, ankle fractures, tendinopathies, degenerative arthritis and bio-mechanical disorders.
These include:
- Sprained Ankles – Overstretched ligaments
- Ankle Fractures – a break in one or more of the bones
- Ankle Tendinopathies – Strain in tendons that wrap around your ankle.
- Ankle Arthritis -Deterioration of ankle joint due to Osteoarthritis
- Bio-mechanical Conditions – Pes Planus (Flat Feet) & Pes Cavus (High Arch) Foot Types
Treatment for Ankle Injuries?
The secret to treating your ankle injury is an accurate diagnosis. Only then can you determine the best solution for your ankle injury.
Our Podiatrists will be able to tailor a specific rehabilitation plan for you that will incorporate some of the following therapies below:
- Shock Wave Therapy
- Low Level Laser Therapy
- Foot Mobilisation
- Footwear
- Strapping and Taping
- Dry Needling
- Exercises
- Custom-Made Orthotics
What now?
If you are suffering from an ankle injury or have a reoccurring injury, Moreland Podiatry can provide you with expert advice.
We have a range of options to treat your ankle injury with our extensive range of treatments, the ability to listen and analyse your symptoms that sets us as leaders in the treatment of ankle pain.
Don’t hesitate to call us or book online – we are conveniently located in Brunswick West.
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