👣 Lateral Ankle Sprains 👣

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👣 Lateral Ankle Sprains 👣

💥 Only 50% of individuals who suffer a lateral ankle sprain seek medical attention

💥 40% of all traumatic ankle injuries occur during sports. 

💥 1-4 years later up to 55% report instability.¹

Ankle sprain / injuries are classified into three categories: 

▪️grade I (mild), 

▪️grade II (moderate),

▪️grade III (severe).

Chronic ankle instability may be defined as persistent pain, swelling and/or giving way with recurrent sprains for at least 12 months after the initial ankle sprain.¹ 

Risk factors that may predispose you to a lateral ankle sprain can be classified as either intrinsic or extrinsic. Extrinsic factors include certain sports 🏀 or environmental characteristics. Basketball, indoor volleyball, field sports, and climbing have been shown to have the highest incidence of ankle sprains.¹ 

Modifiable intrinsic risk factors include limited ankle range of motion, reduced proprioception, deficiencies in postural control/balance, and reduced strength.💪 These modifiable risk factors should be identified and included in a prevention or rehabilitation programme to mitigate the risk for recurrent sprains.¹ ✅

Research has shown that 3-5 days of rest, ice, compression and elevation with early weight bearing, after which active exercise is commenced, leads to the fastest resumption of work and daily activities. Exercise therapy 🏃 has also been shown to enhance the efficacy of manual joint mobilisation. 👐 Use of a functional support ie bracing or taping (4-6 weeks) and exercise therapy provides better outcomes when compared with immobilisation.¹

Surgery 🙅 is generally only advised for patients that require quick recovery ie professional athletes, or whose complaints are not resolved by conservative treatment. To reduce the development of long-term injury-associated symptoms, it’s important to obtain adequate diagnosis and treatment.¹

Reference:

1️⃣ Vuurberg G, Hoorntje A, Wink LM, et al Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline Br J Sports Med 2018;52:956.

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About Tom McCormick

Dr. Tom McCormick (Osteopath) is the Director and Principal Osteopath at Valued Health Osteopathy in Bentleigh East. Tom is a qualified Osteopath and Dry needling practitioner and is also a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. Tom has also completed further studies in optimal movement patterns with the FMS (Functional Movement Systems).Tom believes it is important to address the immediate issues causing pain, however feels it is equally important to improve his patient’s ongoing movement, tissue quality, muscle activation and muscle strength in order to optimize injury recovery and reduce the chance of re-aggravation. Since Tom graduated as an Osteopath he has had the opportunity to work both in Queensland and Victoria within private practice and has worked closely with sporting teams. Tom has suffered many injuries and complaints over the years due to his heavy interest in sport. From broken bones, torn cartilage, tendon and muscle injuries to even a double hernia repair, this is ultimately what led Tom into the health field. Tom has a hands on approach to healthcare by utilizing a broad range of techniques that are tailored specifically to each patient. Such techniques include mobilization, soft tissue massage, stretching, trigger point therapy, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Although Tom enjoys treating athletes, he also thrives on the sense of enjoyment that comes with helping his patients of all ages with many other injuries. Tom also has experience in treating headaches, back and neck pain, hip, knee and ankle injuries and shoulder and elbow pain. Here at Valued Health Osteopathy Tom will use his Osteopathic experience, coupled with his further training to assess, diagnose, rehabilitate and treat in order to get you moving better with less pain. Outside of work Tom loves to travel, watch plenty of sport, exercise and loves a good coffee.