Causes Of Ankle Sprains

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It is estimated that one million people visit a physician for ankle injuries. In sports, 10 to 30 percent of athletes suffer from ankle sprains. Ankle sprains will be further investigated through five topics. The five topics on ankle sprains will be a clear definition with causes, the different types, prevention, treatment, and ankle sprains in sports…………………….. BODY Now, a clear definition of what an ankle sprain is and the causes of ankle sprains will be given. An ankle sprain happens when a ligament is either stretched out too far or is completely torn. “The lateral stabilizing ligaments, which include the anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular and posterior talofibular ligaments, are most often damaged.” (Wolfe 2001) A twisted ankle …show more content…

“This position puts your ankle's ligaments under tension, making them vulnerable.” (How to Care for a Sprained Ankle) Some of the general symptoms are swelling, bruising, tenderness, and not able to walk properly. The severity of an ankle sprain can range from mild to severe. Ankle sprains can happen in many different ways. Nutritional deficiency can cause ankle sprains but, not getting enough nutrients may cause other injuries as well. The odds of getting an ankle sprain may be higher if someone is overweight. Footwear may be another cause of ankle sprains such as heels. When walking on an uneven surface when walking or exercising, an ankle sprain can occur. Bad falls may be another reason for ankle twists. Lastly, playing sports that require quick movement, like basketball, football, soccer, tennis, and running, may be another risk factor for getting an ankle sprain. Next, the different types of ankle sprains will be assessed. Ankle sprains can be classified into three different types: grade I, grade II, and grade III. Grade I ankle sprains are a partial tear of a ligament in the ankle. A grade I ankle …show more content…

“In this surveillance study of injuries among US high school athletes participating in boys' football, girls' and boys' soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' and boys' basketball, boys' wrestling, boys' baseball, and girls' softball during the 2005–2006 school year, ankle injuries accounted for 22.6% of all injuries, with a total ankle injury rate of 5.23 injuries per 10 000 A-Es.”(Nelson 2007) As shown, ankle injuries are very common in sports. Football is one of the most accountable sports for ankle injuries for males with a percentage of “33.6% of all ankle injuries.” (Nelson

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