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This article is currently being updated. What are we seeing in this image? An explanation of an ankle sprain What you probably do not need to know about an ankle sprain is the exact number in the millions of people that seeking medical care for it.
A complete rupture or disintegration of a ligament will most likely require surgery. Do you have a graded sprain? In your information search or diagnosis who may have been identified as having: Grade I sprain. Your ligament, in a hyperextension type motion has become stretched out and may have torn a little. But you can walk on it or have little range of motion difficulties. Grade II sprain is a bit worse version of Grade I. This may be characteristic of a more severe discoloration in the joint.
More tear, more bleeding, and more black and blue. There is also a little more restriction of movement and putting weight on it hurts a little more. Grade III is a completely torn or ruptured ligament. If this has happened to you and you have a walking boot on or your shoulder is now in a sling, this will in many cases require surgical care and you should consult with the orthopedist about a surgical date.
We also understand that some of you reading this article have already gone down this route and are trying to avoid a surgery. The typical treatment guidelines If you have reached this point in this article it is likely that you have a more complex problem because the simple remedies have not worked for you.
They either do not heal well or they become stiff and inflexible RICE generally involves resting or immobilizing an injured joint. You had a ligament sprain, you twisted your ankle or knee or low back in a bad way. Phase 1: The swelling is the acute inflammatory phase. The discoloration may represent an internal bleeding, a tear in the ligament and surrounding tissue. Your body is sending healing factors and fluid to the site of the injury. This is why you may be recommended to resting the injured joint.
Not to move it while the immune system figures out how to fix the injury. You will know when this phase is over because the injured area does not hurt and you no longer have restricted range of motion in the area. Unless you know exactly what injury you have sustained, be cautious when choosing at-home stretches. Physical therapy is used to improve the strength and range of motion of your joints where the ligament tear occured.
Once you begin physical therapy, a physical therapist will teach you stretches and exercises that help your ligament heal faster, without allowing overstretching. Physical therapy also reduces the risk of re-injury because it both strengthens the joint and helps you to become aware of the extent of your physical ability.
Increasing water intake will promote venous blood flow to flush the system of toxins. This promotes healing. When you suffer an ankle sprain or an overuse injury, you should follow a diet designed for recovery. Your recovery diet should include nutrient-rich foods and avoid refined carbs. Eat nutrient-rich food and avoid empty calories that could promote unwanted weight gain while you recover. As you fill your diet with nutrient-dense foods, cut out inflammatory foods high in sugar and processed chemicals.
NormaTec Recovery Boots promote passive venous return to speed up recovery for sports injuries. This system is a precise, high-tech leg massage that slips on like a pair of pants. While the NormaTec system is typically used for pre- and post-workout, it can offer great benefit as part of ligament injury recovery.
A class IV laser is the most powerful therapeutic laser that is used in clinical settings. Class IV laser therapy can relieve pain , reduce inflammation and swelling, and speed the healing of a soft tissue injury. The Graston technique accelerates rehabilitation of ligament and tendon injuries with instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.
In many cases, there may be a reduction in your pain levels immediately after the first treatment. Treatments take about 10 minutes at a time, and the best results are experienced after the first sessions. The Graston technique may also speed your recovery after a surgical ligament repair. Massage therapy can promote blood flow to the injured joint by gently stimulating blood vessels and soft tissue.
A licensed massage therapist will provide the most effective results when massaging injured joints. Self-massage may help with some minor ligament injuries, but may also lead to further injury. She specializes in reflexology, Russian sports massage, Swedish massage, acupressure, trigger point therapy, cupping, deep tissue massage, and hot stone. Denver area residents: Click here to schedule a massage therapy appointment to support healing and athletic performance.
Pharmaceuticals can cause adverse side effects. And the body has natural healing processes we aim to support, instead of stifle. One of the ways we support the body is with all-natural supplements. However, certain all-natural supplements can reduce inflammation just as effectively as man-made pharmaceuticals.
The best anti-inflammatory supplements include:. Surgery on a ligament is a last resort, but it is necessary if the ligament is severely torn. A surgeon should be able to:. Do not wait after a sports injury to see if your joints feel any better.
See your sports medicine healthcare provider right away. Clinicians have access to medical diagnostic equipment for example, x-rays , as well as years of education. What is a Torn Ligament? Tears or strains in a ligament occur if a joint becomes overstretched or is twisted.
Ligaments can have incomplete tears or total tears. An incomplete tear may feel like a severe strain, while a total tear can be as painful as a broken bone. Torn ligaments are common sports and on-the-job injuries , but you can also sustain such an injury in accidents or from general wear and tear.
What are the Symptoms of a Torn Ligament? How is a Torn Ligament Diagnosed? To diagnose a torn ligament, your doctor may: Ask you to describe your injury in full detail. Perform a physical exam of the injured area, asking you to squat, hop, step, flex, or bend, testing your ability to move or bear weight on a joint. Order imaging tests, such as an MRI, ultrasound or x-ray to confirm the diagnosis of a torn ligament or fracture.
The time it takes to recover from a torn ligament depends on the degree of injury. Obviously, the more severe the tear, the longer it will take to recover, especially if surgery is required. At Go To Ortho, we can provide immediate x-rays on-site at your walk-in appointment.
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