Ankle sprain Posts

Ankle surgery: When and why is it necessary?

Bone & Joint, Surgical Care Apr 29, 2022

Ankle injuries, especially for athletes, are very common. In the United States, approximately two million acute ankle sprains occur each ...Read More

Gymnastics injuries often happen slowly from overuse

Bone & Joint Oct 27, 2017

Gymnastics is a physically and mentally demanding sport. It requires strength, coordination and concentration. Besides improving strength and flexibility, gymnastics ...Read More

Summer spoilers: 7 common summer sports injuries

Bone & Joint Aug 23, 2017

Summer is perfect for outside sports with family and friends at home, in the park or on the water, or ...Read More

Caring for kids’ cuts and sprains: 4 reasons to see a medical provider

Kid's Health Jun 28, 2017

It’s summertime. School is out, but, thankfully, not forever. Kids are filling free time with outdoor play. As kids ride ...Read More

8 steps for ankle strengthening after injury

Bone & Joint Dec 15, 2016

Strengthening exercises after a joint injury can help athletes move away from taping or bracing every day to provide support. ...Read More

What’s the science behind taping and bracing?

Bone & Joint Aug 22, 2016

Taping and bracing affect the body’s balance system. Your body keeps its balance using your eyes, inner ear and nerves. ...Read More

RICE or MICE? Treating strains and sprains

Bone & Joint May 16, 2016

RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. MICE: motion, ice, compression, elevation. How can two acronyms to treat a sprain or strain ...Read More

Aches, injuries and pains, oh my! It’s heat vs. ice

Bone & Joint Feb 17, 2016

Treating your sore body with heat or ice takes some answers to questions: Is it a new injury? Is it ...Read More

Four steps to ankle injury recovery

Bone & Joint Dec 8, 2014

When an ankle sprain occurs, the first step towards recovery is first-aid treatment using M.I.C.E., a series of treatments that include motion, ice, compression ...Read More