Ankle Injury Adelaide

 

At Adelaide Podiatry Centres, we see Ankle Injuries every day. Being one of the most frequently injured joints there are numerous conditions.

Essentially there are two classifications:

  • Acute
  • Chronic

Acute Ankle Injuries

Acute Ankle Injuries are one of the most common sports injuries. ‘Rolling’ or spraining an ankle can be caused by running on an uneven surface or landing on someone’s from foot in sport. Unfortunately, a fracture may occur in the process and needs to be ruled out via an X-Ray. Our podiatrists, will guide and provide you with a tailored treatment plan to rehabilitate your ankle. It is important to ensure that your ankle does not become a persistent issue which limits you months down the track.

Chronic Ankle Injuries

We see people presenting with an Ankle injury which has dogged them for months to over a year. These ankle injuries are usually a stiff ache on both the inside or outside ankle.

We see four chronic ankle problems on a weekly basis:

1. Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis
  • Do you have inside ankle pain or arch pain?
  • Is it worse in the mornings or after periods rest?

If so, you may have Tendinitis of the Tibialis Posterior Tendon

2. Sinus Tarsi Syndrome
  • Has that sprain turned into a vague persistent ache all around your ankle?
  • Does it worsen with activity?

If so, you may have Sinus Tarsi Syndrome

3. Peroneal Tendinitis
  • Do you have outside ankle pain?
  • Is it worse in the mornings or after periods rest?

If so, you may have Tendinitis of the Peroneal Tendons

4. Ankle Arthritis
  • Have you had stiffness in your ankle for years?
  • Are you finding it difficult to walk, bear weight or bend your ankle?

If so, you may have Arthritis in your ankle joint.

 

At Adelaide Podiatry Centres, we see acute and chronic ankle injuries all the time. We are trained in the short and long term management of ankle injuries. Unlike other practitioners, we treat the underlying causes which lead to stress of the Ankle Joint.

Our tailored treatment regimes are based around of four components:

  1. The Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation Sequence
  2. Stretching and Strengthening Regimes
  3. Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
  4. Addressing your Biomechanics Walking/Running Pattern