Ankle Injuries Archives

Ankle Tendinitis: Causes and Treatment

by Neotech Care on 2017-02-07 with 109 Comments

Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue that is damaged, bone (fracture), ligament (sprain), or tendon (strain). We have covered sprains and fractures in previous articles, but when the tendons of the ankle are strained due to overuse or trauma, it may result in ankle tendinitis. More specifically ankle tendinitis (also referred to as tendonitis) is inflammation of the tendons that surround the ankle joints.

Ankle Fractures

by Neotech Care on 2016-11-27 with 54 Comments

Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue — bone, ligament, or tendon — that is damaged. The ankle is where three bones meet, the tibia and fibula of your lower leg with the talus of your foot. Bones are held together at the ankle joint by ligaments, strong elastic bands of connective tissue that keep the bones in place while allowing normal ankle motion. Tendons attach muscles to the bones to do the work of making the ankle and foot move, and help keep the joints stable. In the previous article we have detailed ankle sprain treatments and causes. In this article we will talk about ankle fracture!

Stretching and Strengthening Ankle Exercises for Ankle Sprain

by Neotech Care on 2016-10-16 with 5 Comments

Once the initial pain and swelling have receded after an ankle sprain, stretching and strengthening ankle exercises should be performed to help strengthen your ankle. Here, we will look at some stretching and strengthening ankle exercises which can be used to help treat and prevent ankle problems, to improve the mobility and movement around the ankle joint. It is also important to remember to be careful and go gradually. Every sprain is unique and you should also always follow your health care professional’s advice on this topic.

Ankle Sprain Treatment and Causes

by Neotech Care on 2016-10-05 with 1,460 Comments

In this article we will talk about ankle sprain treatment and causes. Let’s start with some the basics of ankle injuries. Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue — bone, ligament, or tendon — that is damaged. The ankle is where three bones meet, the tibia and fibula of your lower leg with the talus of your foot. Bones are held together at the ankle joint by ligaments, which are strong elastic bands of connective tissue that keep the bones in place while allowing normal ankle motion. Tendons attach muscles to the bones to do the work of making the ankle and foot move, and help keep the joints stable. Therefore, ankle injuries most commonly caused by: sprain (damage to a ligament), fracture and tendon strain.