Ankle sprains are incredibly common - one surprise misstep or fall can turn your day upside down. Although they’re painful, they can be rehabilitated fully in no time with the right treatment plan.
Fortunately, if you’re dealing with an ankle sprain, you’ve come to the right place. Dr. George Tjamaloukas and Dr. Kathy Tjamaloukas at Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center are the leading practitioners for anyone dealing with an ankle sprain in Land O' Lakes or Wesley Chapel, FL.
What causes an ankle sprain?
Your foot is an intricate network of muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. This structure supports your weight all day as well as helps you walk, run, jump, and so much more. As such, it’s designed to move in specific ways to withstand a certain level of force.
When too much strain is placed on the joint, such as landing on it in a twisted position, one or more of the ligaments can get overstretched or even tear. Understanding the degree of damage will affect your specific treatment plan, time to heal, and what your foot doctor will recommend.
Symptoms of an ankle sprain include:
- A distinct twisting or popping sound at the time of injury
- Swelling at the ankle
- Difficulty standing or walking without pain
- Bruising at the injury site
- Pain when touched
- Limited range of motion
How to treat your ankle sprain
Within the first 24 hours, rest, compression, anti-inflammatory drugs, and ice can help reduce swelling and ease your pain. Get in touch with your foot doctor serving Land O’Lakes and Wesley Chapel, FL about your ankle sprain as soon as you can, since they’ll need to assess the degree of damage. This could involve an x-ray, other imaging, or a variety of tests for instability.
Once you have a better understanding of your injury, your doctor will recommend a comprehensive strengthening and rehabilitation program. In more severe cases, surgery may be warranted. Whatever the case, your best path back to health is getting started on a treatment plan with your doctor.
Get started with treatment today!
If you’re dealing with an ankle sprain in Wesley Chapel, FL, or Land O’ Lakes, contact Drs. Tjamaloukas at Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Center by calling (813) 909-0865 now.