Introduction
ankle pain due to ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in everyday life as well as in sports. Understanding the ankle spring mechanism can help d individuals to take the preventive measures n manage their recovery. In this blog we will understand that how ankle sprains occurs and what steps we can take to ensure a speedy and effect recovery of it.
The anatomy of ankle :
Do you understand the mechanism of ankle sprain it is important to understand the anatomy of ankle. The ankle is a lower body joint which is formed by tibia(shinbone) , fibula , and talus. There are tough banks of tissues pulled ligaments that are connected to bone to bone and they are the one who plays a important role in maintaining these stability of ankle joint.
Mechanism of ankle sprain:
ankle sprain occurs when anchor is subjected to excessive twisting or in a rolling motion the most common mechanism involves combination of 2 movement ,and they are:
- Plantar flexion : in this movement your toes goes downward Hindi context of ankle spring it oftenly occurs when you land on your foot and your toes pointed down.
- Inversion: this movement is when the soul of our foot turns inward and causing ankle to roll in a outside direction.
And uncles brain occurs when the ligaments which are supporting the uncle joints are stretched or torn. This can happen in any kind of activities like running or simply of something the excessive twisting and rolling motions can lead to the injury of ligament.
The severity of ankle sprain:
the severity can we classify it in 2 ranges from wild to severe and the severity depends on the extent of ligament damage.
- Grade1: (mild) In days grade the ligament is only stretched not torn. Due to this there may be some discomfort or swelling but it usually resolves quickly.
- Grade2 : (Moderate) in this grade the ligament is partially teared. Due to this there will be more pain more swelling and difficulty in walking.
- Grade3 : (severe) in this great the ligament is completely teared. Due to this there will be the significant pain swelling difficulty in walking and instability of ankle joint.
Recovery and rehabilitation:
the recovery and rehab of ankle pain due to ankle sprain depend on its severity but there are some basic principles for rehab.
POLICE and PRICE protocol
- Protection: it means to prevent from the further injury. For prevention we can immobilise the injured area by using different means of protection like brace, splint etc.
- Rest: In the initial stage of injury rest is the most essential thing. Stop the weight bearing on injured leg.
- Ice: apply ice on the injured area which can help to reduce the swelling and reduce the pain.
- Compression: To minimise the swelling wrap a compression bandage on the injured area which will also provide the support.
- Elevation: elevate the injured ankle above the heart level which help in reducing their swelling by allowing the access flutes to move away from that area and not accumulating there.
Conclusion:
Understanding the ankle pain which was happening due to the ankle sprain and its mechanism is crucial for both in management of injury and the prevention of injury. By taking precautions individual can minimise the chance of having ankle sprain in Daily life or in sports activities. Remember if you are in doubt please consult health care professional or physiotherapists.
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