Ankle Injuries

Ankle Injuries

Ankle injuries can have many causes and anyone from an athlete to someone  walking down the road can roll their foot and sprain their ankle.

Some ankle injuries such as stress fractures and tendinopathies are sometimes known as overuse injuries  and are often caused by persistent repetitive actions in a sport or daily activity.

Rachel Miller is a highly experienced podiatrist who treats many patients for ankle injuries. Please see below if you want more detailed explanation of some common ankle injuries and their symptoms, causes and treatments.

 Call 020 8348 5553 to make an appointment

Ankle Injuries

If you are in severe pain, your ankle is at an odd angle, if your foot feels numb or your toes have gone blue or white, seek immediate urgent medical help.

Three bones form your ankle joint, fibia, tiba and fibula which are connected by muscles, ligaments and tendons.  An ankle injury can be categorised by what type of tissue has been damaged. A fracture can describe a break or crack in the bone, a sprain damage to the ligaments and a strain damage to muscles or tendons. An experienced podiatrist can help diagnose your complaint and give an appropriate treatment plan to aid with your rehabilitation.

Links to some common ankle injuries include:

• Sprained ankles

• Stress fractures

• Ankle fractures

• Overuse injuries

• Achilles tendinopathy

Immediate treatment can include:

• PRICE – Protection; Rest; Ice; Compression; Elevation.

Other treatments can include:

• footwear advice
• heel pads
• self-help advice
• exercise and stretching regimes
• orthotic insoles

You might benefit from specialist treatments such as a biomechanical assessment and a bespoke orthotic insole can be prescribed as part of a treatment plan which may support and cushion the foot to reduce pain from the impact of walking and running.

Contact the Centre for an appointment on 020 8348 5553