Author: May 27, 2022

You will experience injuries whether you are an athlete, a regular exerciser, or just a housekeeper. 40% of all football injuries and most workplace injuries are caused by strains and sprains. Ankle sprains, which are the most common type of sports injury, affect around 25,000 workers each day. These soft tissue injuries can be mild or severe and if not treated properly, could lead to future problems.

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We’ll be discussing the causes and potential risks of sprained ankles. What happens if they aren’t treated correctly? And how to treat them.

Signs and symptoms of a sprained foot

This is a painful condition that can cause you to feel:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Touch with tenderness
• Limits on motion
• When the injury occurs, you can make a sound or feel it.

The severity of an injury will affect the symptoms. Although the ankle can usually be treated at home, you should consult your doctor to get further treatment or to prevent the injury getting worse.

Sprained ankles: Common causes and potential risks

Sprains are caused by a ligament tear or stretching in your ankle. Your ankles, knees and wrists are more susceptible to sprains. Poor footwear, ankle injuries history, and participation in sports can all increase the risk of a sprained foot. This is why common causes of sprains are:

• Walking on uneven surfaces is difficult.
• Falling
• Sport activities that involve a lot running or footwork
• Being stepped on by another person

All of these could cause your ankle to move outside its normal position. This can lead to ligament stretching or tearing and reduce stability in your ankle joint.

Neglecting to take care can lead to complications

You can make the situation worse by not properly treating the sprain or putting too much pressure on the ankle before it is ready. This could lead to chronic pain, instability, arthritis, and constant pain in your ankle.

You can reduce your risk of a sprain and any other complications by warming up before you begin intense activity. Also, be careful walking on uneven surfaces and use a brace or support if necessary. Wear well-fitted shoes and regularly exercise. There are a few things you can do to treat a sprained ankle at home. Ice, compression with an elastic bandage, elevating your ankle, crutches, sports tape and ankle braces are some of the options. Surgery is available for more severe cases.

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