Common Causes of Ankle Injuries: From Sports to Everyday Activities

Your ankles help you stand, walk, and support your weight. When you have experienced an ankle injury, your quality of life can suffer. It’s important to visit your podiatrist for help with an ankle injury. The Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates podiatrists offer comprehensive podiatry services, including diagnosis and treatment of ankle injuries. They have three convenient office locations in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID.

What You Need To Know About Ankle Injuries

Ankle injuries can happen to anyone. You are more likely to experience an ankle injury if you:

• Are older
• Have a chronic medical condition such as arthritis
• Practice activities such as tennis, which require sudden movements of your ankle
• Have had a previous ankle injury
• Have accumulated scar tissue in your ankle

You can also experience an ankle injury from walking on uneven ground or tripping and falling. Some of the most common ankle injuries include:

• Achilles tendon injuries
• Nerve injuries
• A sprained ankle
• Ankle fractures

You need to seek out the expertise of a podiatrist for an ankle injury if you are experiencing:

• Frequent, severe pain on the outside of your ankle
• Abnormal movement of your ankle when you try to stand
• Ankle pain when you walk on uneven surfaces
• Swollen, stiff, or painful ankles

Your podiatrist will begin with a comprehensive examination of your ankle. Imaging studies may be ordered to determine if there are structural problems with your ankle. Depending on the extent of your ankle injury, your podiatrist may recommend:

• Assistive devices like casts or braces can provide stability to your ankle
• Physical therapy, exercises, and stretching to maintain mobility, strength, and flexibility
• Prescription medications, including anti-inflammatories, are used to decrease swelling and ankle pain
• Surgical intervention to repair torn tendons, ligaments, or dislocated or broken bones

Want To Know More About Ankle Injuries?

To find out more about the common causes of ankle injuries from sports and everyday activities, call the podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates. You can reach them at:

• Boise, ID, by calling (208) 327-0627
• Nampa, ID, by calling (208) 463-1660
• Meridian, ID, by calling (208) 888-9876

Call today.