Sprained ankles are very common and often mild injuries. However, they are still your body’s way to telling you that something is wrong. You should not run with a sprained ankle until it has time to heal. This can take anywhere from a week to 8 weeks to heal, depending on the severity of the… Read more »
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries both athletes and non-athletes can get. They can cause mild to severe pain, and can disrupt your ability to move normally. You are much more likely to sprain your ankle if you have had a prior ankle injury or participate in sports/ankle-intensive activities. Fortunately, there are… Read more »
When someone says that they have an ankle sprain, it can bring to mind several things. An ankle with minor swelling, a brace, a boot, maybe even crutches. The term is so broad that an ‘ankle sprain’ can be any and all of these things. That’s why the injury can be further classified into ankle… Read more »
Ankle sprains are a common injury, especially amongst athletes and active individuals. Whether you’re playing a weekend game of basketball or just stepping off a curb awkwardly, a rolled ankle can lead to pain, swelling, and uncertainty about the severity of the injury. At what point does pain equal a visit to the doctor? Do… Read more »
Ankle sprains are very common injuries that affect the ligaments and joint of the ankle. When the ankle is moved quickly or unnaturally without the ligaments having time to warm up, they can stretch and potentially tear. This is good news, since they are very prevalent in sports, but normally do not necessitate a doctor’s… Read more »
If you have experienced a pop around your ankle, it can be pretty unsettling. Today we’re going to go over two common ankle injuries that can cause this: an Achille’s tendon tear and an ankle sprain. Read along to learn more about these two ankle injuries. Achilles Tendon Tear Achilles tendon tears are most likely… Read more »
Research led by Xavier Grapton (2013) and colleagues examined gymnastics injury information induced by tumbling, trampoline usage, and acrobatic gymnastics. Over a 5 year period, researchers looked at 357 traumatic events in acrobats and gymnastics injuries were identified based on the location of the gymnastics injury, the type of tissue injured, and causation. Researchers found that gymnastic injuries related… Read more »
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