The player on the attack that has some contact at the net or whose foot crosses the midline of the court seems to have higher injury rates to the ankle. The information indicates that our athletes are increasing the risk for time lost due to inversion ankle sprains because of the contact or positioning while at the net. The vast majority of ankle injuries are inversion type ankle sprains, which occur on the lateral or outside aspect of the ankle. Early on, the ligament will stretch. As more stress is applied, the ligament will partially tear, and finally, a complete rupture is seen.
Treatment is directed toward protection and prompt return to activity.
Once the treatment has progressed to the final phase, the athlete must work on improving factors that will prevent the injury from happening again. This is where taping and bracing of the ankle play an important role. Not only is the brace designed to protect against reoccurrence, but it also plays a part in helping the body sense the ankle's position in space. This is an important component in the rehabilitation program. The issue of ankle injuries in volleyball needs to be approached comprehensively.