Have you sprained your ankle while walking on the road, doing sports or wearing high heels? If you have experienced this situation and have not received any treatment, we have a few suggestions for you.
Ankle sprains are a very common type of injury. Ankle sprains usually occur; It is common in people with muscle strength imbalance, athletes who go to the field without training, and women who wear high-heeled shoes. The majority of ankle sprains occur when the ankle is turned outward and strained. As a result of this strain, the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle are damaged and swelling, pain and limitation of movement develop in the ankle. After our ankle is sprained, an orthopedic and traumatology specialist should be consulted to determine whether there is an accompanying bone problem. 80% of ankle sprains are treated without surgery. Rehabilitation is required for ligament injuries. Sprains that are not treated or do not complete their rehabilitation have a 30%-70% risk of recurrence within 6 months. Recurrent sprains become a chronic condition and damage the structures of the ankle. In very late cases, surgical intervention may be required.
After the first painful process is overcome, physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications are used to eliminate edema of the ankle, protect the ankle, ensure flexibility and movement integrity, ensure muscle strength and balance, and repair damaged structures. The aim is to prevent the possibility of recurrence by ensuring healing and correcting the underlying cause of the sprain. The duration of treatment is determined according to the severity of the injury.
It is very important that the rehabilitation process is completed completely and planned individually by experts. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the injury may occur again and the ankle may be damaged.
Listen to your body to avoid ankle sprains while you are healthy! In case of pain and fatigue, allow the body to rest. Protect the health of our ankles, choose appropriate shoes and make regular exercise a habit. Consult your physiotherapist for the right exercises.
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