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What is it?

Ankle sprains are injuries caused when an unnatural twisting movement is applied to the ankle which exerts higher than normal stretching forces to the ligaments, causing damage. Ligaments are special tissues which connect bones to each other and allow controlled movement between bones.

Symptoms

The tissue injury will cause inflammation to occur. Inflammation is characterised by a combination of: heat, redness, swelling and pain.

Treatment

Depending on the degree of support and control required for the ankle joint complex the following types of orthoses can be used:

• Elasticated ankle support

• Stirrup type ankle brace