High Ankle Sprain Diagnosis and Rehab Exercises

[@rash_jr]

One if the best videos I have ever seen that demonstrates how an ankle sprain occurs and how to fix it by rehab exercises. I had a moderately high ankle sprain about 4 months ago while playing soccer on the asphalt. As I was cutting to the left direction with my left foot, my foot twisted in a way that I could handle (the inversion sprain to its max) and I screamed to the top of my voice once I fell down. Anyway, I really enjoyed the video and learned through it. Keep it up the hard work. 😁👍💪🏼💯🇲🇺. One final thing, I am still experiencing ankle instability and continuing to play soccer with a brace, what are the ways on how can I can fix it and when should I stop warring my ankle brace??

[@MichaelBraccio]

Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful. When returning back to sport, it's important to try to match the demands on the ankle. So it's a lot of quick movements which is what you'd want to practice with the rehab exercises. I'm not sure there is good guidance on when to discontinue using the ankle brace. It has more to do with pain and confidence of moving around without the brace than at a specific timeframe.

[@DaiPasha]

I have this injury since december 2019, not healed yet. Its hurts when I play football (soccer). like when i kick the ball hard there is a 10% chance it hurts so much for a few seconds... and it could swell all over again at times... so I guess I have to keep wearing cohesive tapes forever when playing..

[@abdullahsabawi1202]

Hello sir! it's been very depressing, I think it began in soccer when I blocked a shot on goal with my foot sticking out and it blasted my foot outward really hard. It's been a while and when I play, I feel nothing until something suddenly comes on VERY painfully, then slightly eases up as i continue playing but still very painful. It's just shocking and confusing how the pain just suddenly turns on when I'm about to suddenly sprint.

[@switchblademusic1]

How soon after the injury would you start implementing these exercises if the sprain is mild and the swelling has subsided 1 week after the injury? I can still feel the stiffness and I am not bearing weight to my injured foot fully but I want to start rehabing

[@MichaelBraccio]

It’s hard to say as there are multiple things to consider. But usually for a mild sprain, light range of motion can be all right (but possibly limiting dorsiflexion to allow the ligament to calm down/heal)

[@DavidDixon-c3y]

This video is awesome and very informative! What were the names of the stretches you did with the bands and without?

[@MichaelBraccio]

The small loops are Perform Better mini-loops and the longer blue band is a Theraband CLX. If you put the time stamp for which exercise name you are looking for, I can definitely give you the name.

[@vladpierre2694]

I can jog now, its been a few month, but that ankle doesnt bounce like it iused to. How can I get it to bounce on my tiptopes again like my other ankle?

[@MichaelBraccio]

Couple of things to consider. 1) confidence in the ankle with faster loads. If rehab didn't address this, you might be running at a lower pace to protect the ankle. 2) along those same lines, did rehab incorporate speed training/plyometrics to build up tolerance to higher loads in the ankle? 3) progression after a high ankle sprain can be slow, might be in the normal recovery process if you are still increasing your speed over the couple of months

[@chakrareddy3693]

Hi doc recently my atfl ligament was torn and doctor said you should be on wait for 8 weeks in a cast without wait bearing im consulting him every two weeks at first he said wait for 4 weeks and after 4 weeks , again he said another 2 weeks , after that he is saying that another 2 more without weightbearing totally 8 weeks of immobilize of my foot and taking some plenty of tablets and injections my ankle was stiff i dont what to do is complete atfl tear will heal automatically , how many should be in a cast , should start walking with cast for few steps ? Please help me from this it means a lot sir

[@MichaelBraccio]

That’s difficult to say as there are so many factors to consider. You can always seek a second opinion from someone but it’s best to do it in person so they can evaluate the ankle and give you their best opinion and what your next steps should be. Wishing you the best in recovery

[@chakrareddy3693]

@MichaelBraccio I have a huge doubt a complete atfl tear will heal automatically or any other option?

[@jzai]

how often should i do these a day? i am on week 6 heading into week 7 this thursday removed from my injury.

[@jzai]

and what are the reps

[@Captain_Love]

Do as much as you think you can. If it hurts, back off a bit. Pain is a good teacher.

[@MichaelBraccio]

Reps are variable and depends on tolerance. Usually the recommendation is 3x10 but there’s not a magic number.

[@MichaelBraccio]

Usually the recommendation is once per day. Although it depends on the response to loading and training history. Some people can tolerate more, some less.

[@ChellyBey]

Tomarrow the 24 i have two months with an ankle.spain doctor says no fracture but it hurts. And is swollen around the ankle why?

[@MichaelBraccio]

Its difficult to say since there can be many different reasons. Best option is to have it evaluated again to see.

[@saras1655]

Thank u so much for this vid , I learned alot .. I had a high sprain ankle a month ago , there was swollen around the ankle , after x-ray my doctor said it's a mild sprain , No fracture ,but it's the tendios , after 1 month the swolen hasn't subsided it's better than before but it's still there ,I can walk now but I'm afraid to go out & walk , also If I stand for too long My heel hurts a lot specially the back of my heel .. What should I do ? Do I need to do these exercises ? + What is the suitable shoes for a sprained ankle ? .. (sorry for the long comment and bad english)

[@MichaelBraccio]

Hi there. It's difficult to say precisely what you should do. I would go back to your doctor to get some specifics for exercises and shoes.

[@JOHNSMITH-bi9hr]

CAN SYNDESMOSIS SOMETIMES BE MISDIAGNOSED AS LUMBAR RADICULAPATHY AND WOULD THE PT FOR BOTH BE SIMILAR?

[@MichaelBraccio]

Unlikely. Lumbar radicular symptoms can be in the foot. But the mechanism of injury and symptoms are different.

[@JOHNSMITH-bi9hr]

@@MichaelBraccio THANK YOU, YOUR VIDEOS HAVE BEEN VERY HELPFUL