what are the ankle injuries?
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The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures (broken bones). A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone.
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Supination is seen more often in people with high, rigid arches that don't flatten enough during a stride. Supination can be associated with running injuries3﻿ such as ankle injury, iliotibial band syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis.
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Injury to the muscles, ligaments, and bones in and around your ankles can lead to weak ankles, especially if an injury doesn't heal properly or you injure the ankle more than once.
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"A torn ligament is considered a severe sprain that will cause pain, inflammation, bruising and result in ankle instability, often making it difficult and painful to walk. Recovery from a torn ligament may take several weeks, and should be done under the supervision of a health care provider."
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Ankle ligament repair is usually performed under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will make an incision (cut) on the outside of your ankle. They may perform ankle arthroscopy to determine the level of damage in the area. Stretched or torn ligaments will be shorted and stitched or reattached as needed.
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Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries. They are the result of tired or inflexible calf muscles putting too much stress on tendons, which become strained and torn.
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Koban further asserts the every day wearing of high-top shoes can create a vicious cycle of problems: Ankle and knee pain. Decreased range of motion in the ankle joint and surrounding tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Increased chance of ankle fractures, as well as injuries to tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
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Common causes of ankle pain include sprains or injuries. Rheumatoid arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and other types of arthritis can also cause ankle pain. Achilles tendonitis is another potential cause.
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If your ankle or foot is injured, you still have many exercise options. If your doctor approves it and you are able to, try using the rowing machine, a stationary bike with one leg, or swimming.
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You've heard the statistics: Yep, high heels are notorious for causing pain in the lower leg, ankle, and foot along with a number of other foot-related injuries. But according to a new study, wearing them could also strengthen your ankle muscles—at least for the first few years you don them.
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Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about the timing of strengthening exercises for the ankle. Typically you can start them when you are able to stand without increased pain or swelling. Do 8 to 12 repetitions of these exercises once or twice daily for 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the severity of your injury.
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Grade 1: Stretching or slight tearing of the ligament with mild tenderness, swelling and stiffness. The ankle feels stable and it is usually possible to walk with minimal pain. Grade 2: A more severe sprain, but incomplete tear with moderate pain, swelling and bruising.
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Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries. They are the result of tired or inflexible calf muscles putting too much stress on tendons, which become strained and torn. What are shin splints? In most cases, shin splints is an overuse injury caused by small tears in the lower leg muscles.
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With a sprain, you feel pain. But if you have numbness or tingling, your ankle is most likely broken. Where is the pain? If your ankle hurts or is tender to the touch directly over your ankle bone, you probably have a fracture.
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Healing from a high ankle sprain can take anywhere from six weeks to three months — sometimes even more. Healing time depends on how badly you've injured the soft tissue and if there was any bone damage.
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A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle's ligaments to stretch, partially tear or tear completely. Causes of a sprained ankle might include: A fall that causes your ankle to twist. Landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting.
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