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Sprained ankle

What is a sprained ankle?

Sprained ankle is a very common injury. It normally happens  when you stretch the ankle ligaments by walking on an uneven surface, or accidentally twisting your foot beyond its normal range of movement. Symptoms of a sprained ankle include pain, swelling and bruising.

There are three different grades of injury:

  • Grade 1 is a mild sprain
  • Grade 2 is a partial tear of the ligament
  • Grade 3 is a severe sprain and involves a complete tear of the ligament

The treatment for each grade is different.

How do we treat sprained ankles at the Mansfield Clinic?

As always, the diagnosis is key. Dr Allfree will give you a thorough examination to determine which grade of ankle sprain you have. If you have a Grade 3 injury, you may require hospital treatment, and appropriate referral can be organised. Grades 1 and 2 injuries will be treated at the Mansfield Clinic with simple anti-inflammatory measures, manual therapy such as osteopathy to keep your ankle moving and prevent stiffness, and an appropriate exercise programme. Sometimes it may be necessary to use localised cortisone injections around the area of injury.

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