Physiotherapy for Ankle Sprain in Ancaster & Hamilton

Ankle sprain not healing properly? Evidence-based rehabilitation at Interlink Physiotherapy — with a free 20-minute consultation to start.

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Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injury in active populations — accounting for approximately 40% of all sports injuries according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2010). They are also one of the most undertreated. The common advice to rest, ice and wait for it to settle has been replaced by strong evidence supporting early active rehabilitation — and for good reason.

Research published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine (2013) found that up to 40% of people who sustain an ankle sprain go on to develop chronic ankle instability — largely because the injury was never properly rehabilitated. At Interlink Physiotherapy we make sure that does not happen to our patients.

What is an Ankle Sprain?

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Not sure if physiotherapy is right for your ankle sprain? Come in and talk to us. In 20 minutes we will listen to what is going on, give you our honest clinical opinion, and tell you exactly what we think it will take to fix it. No cost. No commitment. No sales pitch.

Takes 2 minutes to book. Most insurance plans accepted. Serving Ancaster & Hamilton.

Ankle sprains are a common cause of Achilles tendon problems — read about our Achilles tendinopathy treatment.

Persistent ankle instability can contribute to knee and hip pain — learn about our knee pain treatment.

References

  • Doherty C, Delahunt E, Caulfield B, et al. The incidence and prevalence of ankle sprain injury. Sports Medicine. 2014.
  • Vuurberg G, Hoorntje A, Wink LM, et al. Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2018.
  • Kemler E, van de Port I, Backx F, et al. A systematic review on the treatment of acute ankle sprain. Sports Medicine. 2011.
  • Hupperets MD, Verhagen EA, van Mechelen W. Effect of unsupervised home based proprioceptive training on recurrences of ankle sprain. BMJ. 2009.
  • Doherty C, Bleakley C, Delahunt E, et al. Treatment and prevention of acute and recurrent ankle sprain. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017.

All references can be independently verified at pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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