Your ankle is supported by strong ligaments. These ligaments stabilize your ankle and keep it in place when you move. Sprains occur when the ligaments are stretched and tear. This usually happens when you twist your foot. You might twist it while walking on an uneven surface or falling. It’s also common during sporting activities.
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, pain, and instability are all symptoms of an ankle sprain. While some people try to deal with the symptoms and wait for it to heal on its own, that’s actually a mistake. Failure to get treatment can actually cause the ankle to weaken, making you more susceptible to ankle sprains in the future.
When you visit our office, you will undergo an examination, and the doctor will grade your sprain. Grade 1 is a mild sprain, grade 2 is a moderate sprain, and grade 3 is a severe sprain. Then, you will begin treatment to restore the range of motion and strengthen the ligament.
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Ankle and foot injuries aren’t just a pain to deal with. They can be dangerous if you don’t seek treatment. Our full-service office provides all the tools you need to get proper care and diagnosis. We accept no-fault and workers’ compensation claims, we remove the barrier to care that many people face.
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