Sprained Ankle

Sprained Ankle

A Sprained Ankle can happen when the foot turns, twists or rolls beyond its normal range causing the ligaments in the ankle to stretch or tear. Fast Facts:

3 Grades: minimal, moderate and severe
Symptoms: pain, swelling and bruising
The most common sports injury in the US
Ankle sprains are not the same as strains
850,000 ankle sprains occur per year
Also known as Ankle Injury, Ankle Sprain and Ankle Ligament Injury

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Sprained Ankle, please consult your doctor.

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Wikipedia: Sprained Ankle
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP): Ankle Sprains: Healing and Preventing Injury
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Sprained Ankle
McKinley Health Center: Ankle Sprain
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society: Sprained Ankle
PDRhealth: Ankle Sprain
WebMD: Sprained Ankle - Overview

Sprained Ankle News

Google News: Sprained Ankle
ESPN: NFL Bills LB Ellison out indefinitely with sprained ankle (2007)
Active.com: Even mild ankle injuries should be taken seriously (2003)

Sprained Ankle Facts

Fast Rehab: Top 10 Sprained Ankle Facts
MedicineNet.com: Questions and Answers About Sprains and Strains
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: Ankle Sprain

Sprained Ankle Cause, Symptoms and Complications

WebMD: Sprained Ankle - Cause | Symptoms
MayoClinic.com: Sprained Ankle: Causes | Signs and Symptoms | Complications

Sprained Ankle Treatment Options

WebMD: Sprained Ankle - Treatment Overview
MayoClinic.com: Sprained Ankle: Treatment
MedicineNet.com: Treating a Sprained Ankle
American Family Physician: Management of Ankle Sprains (2001)

Sprained Ankle Holistic and Alternative Treatment

WebMD: Sprained Ankle - Home Treatment
MayoClinic.com: Sprained Ankle: Self-Care
Virtual Sports Injury Clinic: Strapping-Lousiana Wrap
eHow: How to Tape a Sprained Ankle

Sprained Ankle Prevention

MayoClinic.com: Sprained Ankle: Prevention
Seneca Physical Therapy: Ankle Sprain Injury Prevention

Sprained Ankle Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

PubMed Central Search: Sprained Ankle
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Sprained Ankle
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Search: Sprained Ankle

Sprained Ankle Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Sprained Ankle Clinical Trials

Sprained Ankle Support, Discussion and Blogs

FightingArts.com: Forums: Sprained Ankle
Beliefnet: Chronic Pain Support Group
Second Opinions with Doctor Z: The Athlete's Ankle

Related Pages on Mahalo

Fractured Ankle | Sprain | Bone Fracture | Pain Relievers | Heel Spurs | Feet

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