How a physiotherapist can help rehabilitate a sprained ankle

Sprained ankles can be very painful and some take a long time to improve, impacting sport and normal activities.

They often have associated swelling which if not properly managed can become difficult to shift. This swelling occurs due to the body’s reactions to injury, and this swelling is an essential part of the healing process. However, sometimes this process lasts too long and the body fails to properly move into the next stage of healing, which involves the repair of the injured structures. This can have a negative impact on return to function and sport, meaning a simple ankle sprain becomes a chronic complaint. Proper management of a sprained ankle can prevent this and physiotherapy can help to get you back to full function and sport after an ankle sprain.

In the first instance, applying ice can significantly reduce the bodies swelling reaction and help the pain associated with a sprained ankle. Often an application of 15-20 minutes is sufficient, but ensure that you don’t apply the bag of ice directly to the ankle, wrap it in a tea towel first. This first step can significantly reduce the impact of the ankle sprain and in some cases, such as minor ankle sprains, can be enough to settle it within a few weeks. However, rehabilitation can significantly improve your return to sports and normal activity, and ensure that a simple sprain doesn’t become a recurrent problem. This is where physiotherapy can be helpful.

Rehabilitation through physiotherapy ensures that the full tensile strength of the ankle ligaments is restored and the biomechanical function of the ankle ensures the impact of the ankle sprain is minimised. Come in and have an assessment with one of our physiotherapists and see how much we can help.

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