What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain occurs when the ankle is rolled and the ligaments on either side are stretched beyond their capacity, eventually causing them to tear. These tears are graded from grade 1-3, with grade 3 indicating a total rupture of the ligament. There are 3 ligaments on the lateral aspect […]
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What are the causes & treatment of a broken ankle?
What is a broken ankle? A broken ankle involves any fracture of the bones in the lower leg above the foot. When you stress the ankle joint beyond the strength of its elements, you may fracture the ankle. There are different types and severity of ankle fractures, however all need to be treated as […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis (in the Foot & Ankle)
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis – inflammation of the joints – due to an autoimmune disease. This occurs when your body’s immune system, which normally fights off infections, starts to attack your healthy tissues such as the lining of the joints. This causes inflammation, swelling and pain. RA […]
How Do I Treat An Ankle Sprain at Home?
What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain occurs when the ankle is rolled and the ligaments on either side are stretched beyond their capacity, eventually causing them to tear. These tears are graded from grade 1-3, with grade 3 indicating a total rupture of the ligament. There are 3 ligaments on the lateral aspect […]
What are the causes & symptoms of Sprained Ankle?
What causes an ankle sprain? Ankle sprains usually occur when there is a rapid, internal or external force, which forces the ankle to roll outwards or inwards, causing the ligaments to stretch and tear. This leads to swelling, pain & restriction of movement. Common scenarios include; landing on an opponent’s foot or miss-placing your foot […]
What Are The Causes & Symptoms of a Broken Ankle?
What is a broken ankle? A broken ankle involves any fracture of the bones in the lower leg above the foot. When you stress the ankle joint beyond the strength of its elements, you may fracture the ankle. There are different types and severity of ankle fractures, however all need to be treated as soon […]