2 sports injury paper
Phil Malvar
Mr. Pires
PAF30M
24 April 2014
Sport 's Injuries: The Ankle Sprain
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Ankle sprain injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve a rapid shifting movement when your foot is planted (figure 2). So what exactly is the ankle sprain? An ankle sprain happens when there is a stretching and tearing in an abnormal way of the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. The ankle joint is where the foot and leg joint meet and when there is an abnormal movement in the ankle, the ligaments can easily be damaged (figure 1). The ankle joint is one of the most important components of the talocrural joint which is needed for walking (figure 3) Ankle sprains are very common injuries. In 2013, approximately almost 25,000 people experienced it every day. The ankle is important in foot movements and maintaining stability. There are a number of different problems that can affect the ankle and lead to an ankle sprain or inflammation. The most common cause of ankle sprains is applying weight to one foot when it is either inverted or an everted position. An ankle sprain can range from mild to severe, depending on how badly the ligament is damaged and how many ligaments are injured. With a mild sprain, the ankle may be tender, swollen, and stiff. But it usually feels stable, and you can walk with little pain. A more serious sprain might include bruising and tenderness around the ankle, and walking is painful. In a severe ankle sprain, the ankle is unstable and may feel "wobbly." You can 't walk, because the ankle gives out and may be very painful. Ankle sprains is not the tearing of the muscle but the inflaming of the ligament. Many athletes in fast paced sports can easily get an ankle sprain and can develop into a long term injury (figure 3). Ankle sprains may also be referred to as an twisted ankle, rolled ankle or floppy ankle.
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Mr. Pires
PAF30M
24 April 2014
Sport 's Injuries: The Ankle Sprain
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Ankle sprain injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve a rapid shifting movement when your foot is planted (figure 2). So what exactly is the ankle sprain? An ankle sprain happens when there is a stretching and tearing in an abnormal way of the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. The ankle joint is where the foot and leg joint meet and when there is an abnormal movement in the ankle, the ligaments can easily be damaged (figure 1). The ankle joint is one of the most important components of the talocrural joint which is needed for walking (figure 3) Ankle sprains are very common injuries. In 2013, approximately almost 25,000 people experienced it every day. The ankle is important in foot movements and maintaining stability. There are a number of different problems that can affect the ankle and lead to an ankle sprain or inflammation. The most common cause of ankle sprains is applying weight to one foot when it is either inverted or an everted position. An ankle sprain can range from mild to severe, depending on how badly the ligament is damaged and how many ligaments are injured. With a mild sprain, the ankle may be tender, swollen, and stiff. But it usually feels stable, and you can walk with little pain. A more serious sprain might include bruising and tenderness around the ankle, and walking is painful. In a severe ankle sprain, the ankle is unstable and may feel "wobbly." You can 't walk, because the ankle gives out and may be very painful. Ankle sprains is not the tearing of the muscle but the inflaming of the ligament. Many athletes in fast paced sports can easily get an ankle sprain and can develop into a long term injury (figure 3). Ankle sprains may also be referred to as an twisted ankle, rolled ankle or floppy ankle.
Signs and Symptoms of
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