The
ankle is a very important joint that can perform a wide range of
movement including inversion, eversion, extension, flexion, etc. All
this is necessary for proper balance while standing, walking, or
running. The ankles take on the full weight of the body, and the
forces that they absorb are considerable. Too much pressure on the
ankles can lead to injury.
Most
ankle injuries are caused when the foot twists inwards. When this
happens, the full weight of the body is sustained by the ankle’s
anterior talo-fibular ligament, and if the pressure is too much for
the ligament to handle, it may stretch and sustain minute tears, or
it may tear completely.
Most
ankle tears are fairly minor ones that get better with basic
self-care treatment. If the injury is severe, however, you’ll need
to seek professional advice immediately. Indicators of a serious
injury include excessive ankle pain, a deformed appearance, broken
skin, and pain and swelling that gets worse over the first few days.
Oftentimes,
a patient with a broken ankle will need to see a physiotherapist.
Your general physician, as well as a hospital casualty or orthopaedic
department can arrange for you to meet with one. Alternatively, you
can get in touch with one directly. Physiotherapists generally
advertise in the local papers and the Yellow Pages.
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