The Physical Therapy AdvisorHow to Prevent an Ankle Sprain | The Physical Therapy Advisor https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com Empowering You to Reach Your Optimal Health! Wed, 18 May 2022 14:57:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 99584753 How to Prevent an Ankle Sprain https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com/2017/11/01/how-to-prevent-an-ankle-sprain/ https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com/2017/11/01/how-to-prevent-an-ankle-sprain/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:00:04 +0000 benshatto@yahoo.com https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com/?p=2056 Ankle sprains and strains are a common everyday occurrence.  In most cases, the injury is nothing more than a nuisance that temporarily affects your training and mobility.  However, severe cases can lead to a lengthy rehabilitation and even surgery. Once you have experienced an ankle sprain, you’re at a higher risk for repeated injury.  Even […]

The post How to Prevent an Ankle Sprain first appeared on The Physical Therapy Advisor.]]> Ankle sprains and strains are a common everyday occurrence.  In most cases, the injury is nothing more than a nuisance that temporarily affects your training and mobility.  However, severe cases can lead to a lengthy rehabilitation and even surgery.

Once you have experienced an ankle sprain, you’re at a higher risk for repeated injury.  Even a minor sprain can derail your training or race day preparations.  In order to avoid an ankle sprain, it’s critical to adopt a prevention strategy as part of your cross training routine.  Strength, balance, and adequate foot and ankle mobility are the key components to preventing an ankle sprain/strain.  Continue Reading

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